Product Description
This Adult Tricorn Hat is a souvenir-quality tricorn suitable for Halloween, theatrical plays, or casual wear. Its classic shape is accented by ornate gold trim. Wear it to patriotic events, such as Independence Day and the USA's 250th Anniversary celebrations! The hat ships flat - simply Velcro the sides up to the crown, and it's ready to wear! Makes a fun keepsake from your trip to Colonial Williamsburg and a gift for a friend. One size fits most adults. Imported.
Features
- Black Felt Tricorn Hat with Ornate Gold Trim
- One Size Fits Most Adults (inside circumference measures approximately 21")
- Imported
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.
