The Book of Hats and Caps surveys the variety of headwear, gathering designs and information on hats and caps for the maker and the curious. It treats the forms, materials, and fashions of head coverings, a perennially important element of dress.
The hat long served as a marker of status, occasion, and personal style, and this book documents its many shapes and uses. For students of millinery and fashion, it preserves a record of period headwear. A useful guide to hats and caps, it is offered here as a free EPUB download.