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It’s the last week for hats. It’s also your last chance this month to save 10% on Fashionable Folks: Bonnets and Hats 1840-1900. Use HAT10 as the coupon code when ordering from Family Tree Shop.
I’ve blogged about a lady in a fancy hat, a young man in a felt hat and two men wearing work hats. You’re probably wondering what’s next.
A graduation cap!
This image, from the collection of the Library of Congress, is from about 1860. I love the young man’s blue bow tie and red tassel. He’s smiling for the camera with a toothy grin. That’s something you don’t usually see in a 19th century picture.
Notice the stripe down his pant’s leg? He wears military style trousers. It’s possible he’s a cadet.
ehow credits the contemporary mortarboard to 15th-century France and Italy. The term “mortarboard” comes from its shape—it looks like a piece of equipment that a bricklayer uses for mortar. Today’s graduates wear tassels that reflect their school colors. Some students personalize their caps, too.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this month’s worth of hats. I’ll be back with other caps, hats and bonnets this year.
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