men’s headgear [1]

derby

Headgear primarily for men that appeared at the end of the 19th century; it is made of stiff felt with a circular rounded crown and an upturned narrow brim.

skullcap

Small round cap covering only the top of the head.

boater

Stiff straw headgear with a flat brim of uniform width and an oval crown circled with a ribbon; it was worn at the end of the 19th century.

felt hat

Soft hat with a dented crown that is adorned with a wide ribbon; it is made from a single piece and has a brim of uniform width.

brim

Part of the hat encircling the base of the crown.

bow

Point where the ends of the hatband are tied to trim the hat.

binding

Strip of fabric running along the edge of the hat.

hatband

Wide silk ribbon decorating the base of the crown.

crown

Part of the hat that fits on top of the head.