The 8 piece flat cap style now often known as a Cabbie Cap, Paddy Cap, Newsboy Cap, and Bakerboy became, like the immigrants that brought it with them, totally assimilated into the fabric of classic 20th Century Americana.
Wool Melton Characteristics. Wool melton is a thick, dense fabric with a soft brushed surface.
This felted and brushed fabric is smooth and flat to the touch. Wool melton is tightly woven and the weave is not highly visible to the naked eye because of the felting process.
Designed and Manufactured in the UK from 100% wool.
looks both elegant and stylish and is the right choice for every day use nearly the whole year.
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100 years of the baker boy cap
Origins
The 8 piece flat cap style now often known as a Cabbie Cap, Paddy Cap, Newsboy Cap and Baker boy, became, like the immigrants that brought it with them, totally assimilated into the fabric of classic 20th Century Americana.
The style was popular in Europe and North America in the early 20th centuries among both boys and adult men. As the name suggests, it was at the time associated with newspaper boys. This gives rise to a misunderstanding. It is true that many newspaper boys and other working boys at the time wore flat caps along with other styles. This style was not, however, worn only by boys.
Flat caps were very common for North American and European men and boys of all classes during the early 20th century and were almost universal during the 1910s-20s, particularly among the working 'lower' classes. A great many photographs of the period show these caps worn not only by newsboys, but by dockworkers, high steel workers, shipwrights, costermongers, farmers, beggars, bandits, artisans, and tradesmen of many types. This is also well attested in novels and films of this period and just after. Eight-piece style caps are essentially an offshoot of a scottish tam o' shanter.
While they were worn by boys and men of all social classes, they were worn by the 'upper' classes primarily for leisure activities, and the style became associated with well-to-do country sportsmen, drivers and wealthy golfers.
Style Tip: Wear the cap facing forward, unless of course we're back in the 90's. For added style, give the cap a title to one side.
Made in the UK
Features
- Traditional and versatile Baker Boy Hat in its classic form
- Crafted from Melton Wool
- Stitch points across the peak to strengthen and retain shape
- In M and L, XL & XXL
- Made in the UK
Care Instructions
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