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Offline Kermit

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Re: Colonial period hats
« Reply #25 on: November 24, 2013, 07:23:53 PM »
Thanks, Jim--now we can all start folding proper paper hats. I've wondered about these hats for years, but never had the kick to get started experimenting. Perhaps not appropriate for a week of turkey hunting, but certainly suitable for portraying tradesmen. This is going to occupy some of my time this week while I'm constrained by taking care of my wife after her eye surgery Monday.
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Re: Colonial period hats
« Reply #26 on: November 24, 2013, 09:27:51 PM »
Rase's Tricorn looks great! Just not necessarily on him! ;D ::) ::)
I recently got notice of updates on Morgan Shea's fb so I know he's still around.
We had an old family friend who showed us how to fold paper hats when we were kids. We wore them all the time. Usually hats like the little ones worn by soldiers on leave or gas station attendants. They were very easy to make and surprisingly durable. Even when they got wet. I really like this idea.

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Offline Dr. Tim-Boone

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Re: Colonial period hats
« Reply #27 on: November 25, 2013, 04:04:17 AM »
So Nathan Boone says in his book that ol Daniel had a strongpreference for a Quaker top hat..  Inmy research I finaly concluded that a Quaker tophat was similar to that worn by Quaker Stephen Hopkins who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and who is all of the painting shown wearing his hat in typical Quaker style. I asked Morgan Shea to make one for me... Here is a picture ....  I love it and have a Hat Jack that makes it more oval than round..cause my head ain't round....









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Re: Colonial period hats
« Reply #28 on: November 26, 2013, 01:33:26 AM »
Dr. Tim,

That picture of Morgan, with the box of Quaker Oats, just cracks me up!

Your Quaker style hat is a great example of what I meant about the importance of sometimes knowing the religious affiliiation of civilians in our time period.
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Re: Colonial period hats
« Reply #29 on: November 28, 2013, 09:42:43 PM »
Well, I can't say regarding exact period correctness, but WTH, this is what I wear at rendezvous and hunting.  It is really warm and has enough of a brim to help with the sun, even when a bit low on the horizon.  Meet my wet felted wool top hat.



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Re: Colonial period hats
« Reply #30 on: December 02, 2013, 01:07:30 AM »
Ezra,

That hat is awesome!  I wish I had one like it.  Thanks for posting it.
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Offline Pete G.

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Re: Colonial period hats
« Reply #31 on: December 03, 2013, 02:17:52 AM »
I had Morgan make me a round hat that was just a little taller than the norm. He used a derby form for the crown and finished with a 4" brim. Fits way better than any round hat will.
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