The Cap Faction

[ManofKent]

Lovely Robert!

 

[Zombie_61]

that cap has a loose strap with buckle rather than a stitched down strap as most of the 'Norfolk' caps have...

Am I correct in assuming it is (was) intended to be a chin strap to keep the cap on the wearer's head on windy days, and that it was buckled across the top of the cap when not in use?

 

[Johnny J]

Am I correct in assuming it is (was) intended to be a chin strap to keep the cap on the wearer's head on windy days, and that it was buckled across the top of the cap when not in use?

I believe it was just to match some of the mens coats.

 

[Zombie_61]

I believe it was just to match some of the mens coats.

So, more fashion than function then. Interesting. Thank you!

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Vecona Vintage summer cap made of cotton/linen/viscose blend. It has a leather sweatband and viscose lining.

 

[Stuffsmith]

Great caps Robert & Florian! Looking good.

 

[herringbonekid]

Am I correct in assuming it is (was) intended to be a chin strap to keep the cap on the wearer's head on windy days, and that it was buckled across the top of the cap when not in use?

it probably has its origin in the Edwardian motoring caps that had flaps which fastened under the chin, but could be fastened on top when not in use.
i agree with Johnny though, that this one appears to be fashion rather than practicality, rather like the way the Norfolk jacket inspired many fashion versions which had nothing to do with shooting.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

I'm hoping to get back from benstephens (in order to photograph it) a cap I swapped with him - Dunn & Co almost certainly from the 20s or earlier with such flaps with double button fastening for either over the head or under the chin. It's a beauty, and I don't think I've posted it here before.

 

[Stuffsmith]

Love to see it, Pete!

 

[Stuffsmith]

After having made a few dozen caps, I still come back to my first one - it gets more wear than almost every other. Not the best technically by far, but the look is just right for me. Fabric, design and comfort bring me back to it.

 

[alanfgag]

Gets a ten for style... :eusa_clap

 

[Baron Kurtz]

I've just bought another one just like this. British again, but this time from the 1930s instead of the 50s, and civilian instead of this War Department example. Slightly different in construction and different but equally fantastic black fabric. It also has a non-functional front belt with buttons at the temples. Pics to come.

 

[ManofKent]

Great caps today.

 

[Johnny J]

Great caps today.

+1.
Keith, thats a great looking 8 dart cap!

 

[DamianM]

11" 4/8 crown cap in vintage tweed.

 

[ManofKent]

Very nice Damian

 

[Stuffsmith]

A true classic, Damian! Beautiful work.

Thanks Alan and Johnny for kind words!

 

[Johnny J]

Hey Damian, I really like that 1950s wool!

 

[dh66]

That cap looks great Damian!! I'm really digging that tweed a lot.

 

[Zombie_61]

That cap looks great Damian!! I'm really digging that tweed a lot.

:arated: That tweed has a terrific classic look!