Product Description
This Brown Faux Leather "Tricorne" Adult Hat is a souvenir-quality tricorn suitable for Halloween, theatrical plays, or casual wear. Wear it to patriotic events, such as Independence Day and USA 250th Anniversary celebrations. The hat ships flat - simply snap the sides up to the crown, and it's ready to wear! It has a distressed, weathered look and is made from faux leather. Makes a fun keepsake from your trip to Colonial Williamsburg and a gift for a friend. One size fits most adults. Imported.
Features
- Made of vegan-friendly distressed brown faux leather
- Weathered look
- One size fits most adults (22"-23" inside circumference)
- Made in China
Please note: This is not a historical reproduction and is unsuitable for reenactments or other historical events where authenticity is desired or required.
Inspiration
On any given day in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area, you'll see three-cornered cocked hats, or "tricorn" hats, on visitors as well as interpreters. In the 18th century, the hats were often "cocked" so a gentleman could show his wig. Some accounts note that the sides became cocked when military men held their hats under their arms, thereby folding them up. Eventually, gentlemen started folding the sides up on purpose. There was a more practical purpose as well: The turned-up sides funneled rainwater away from the wearer.
