The hats from the
Practical Goose are thoroughly researched and are based on either extant
pieces or paintings from the period. They are hand knitted and
fulled. They are knitted using 100% natural materials and in some
cases hand dyed using natural dyes to achieve the correct color.
When ordering please use the # with the hat and the word hat. Example: hat 0, please include head size (either hat size or you head size in inches) and color. Hat 0- One pound monmoth also known as "Peter the Great" style. Hat 1- The scottish Bonnet worn by proud Scot's men for centuries. Hat 2- Tall Flemish style seen in many 15th century. paintings. Hat 3- Monmoth cap- this comes in two styles -with a brim and without as described in the Gunnister finds. (Hat 3 A) without brim (Hat 3 B) with a brim Hat 4- Well, these are garters, used to hold up the stockings tied just below the knee. Hat 5- Glengarry- this is a late 18 to early 20th century Scottish hat. SPECIAL ORDER ONLY Hat 6-Split brim, this is a late 15th C- into the 16th century hat. Hat 7- Rolled brim hat. Usually seen in red in paintings of the 15th century. Hat 8- Purses, not hats, these type of purses were found in the Gunnister find of the late 17th century. However, this style was used all through the 17th c. Usually worn under a bit of clothing to protect them from cut purses. Hat 9- Thrummer, worn by sailors and the like from the early 16th century to the late 18th century. Usually in red but can be made in any color. (two styles available- dome and sugar loaf) Hat 10- (not yet pictured) "Pileus quadratus" or the Doctors Biretta seen in painting and wood cuts from the 15th century to the 17th century. -*Any of these can be made in any color however, a non-refundable deposit of 20% is required. These hats have a 30 day return policy. If the hat does not fit it may be returned within thirty days after notifying the Practical Goose, for an exchange for a different size. All hats are subject to a 25% restocking charge if returned for any other reason than size. |