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The Petasos
#1
I have to admit I love this type of hat, recommended by Xenophon, practical and often associated with horseman.

I feel it was made of felt, or perhaps leather in some cases.


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#2
My felt version ties both behind the head and under the chin. It is large enogh to scare nervous horses. It has just about kept it's shape over the winter and is good in rain as well as for sunny days.

It also provides a great dash of colour. Those Greek cavalryman were very good at displaying their status.


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#3
I guess if it's damp, and you lay it on a flat surface to dry, the brim comes back up to flat?
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#4
I hang it upside down. I don't really want the brim to be flat.
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#5
I was just looking for pictures of this style of hat. Is there any chance you might be willing to email me the originals?

Edward
Edward Lindey

A horse is a thing of beauty... none will tire of looking at him as long as he displays himself in his splendor.         Xenophon

 
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#6
er.... yes.

Originals of what?

I can email you the iconography, but it is hardly an exhuastive collection. I can email you photos of myself, but that is just wrong on several levels!

I will do whatever I can,

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#7
Is there a headband inside to keep the crown from losing its shape? I've owned some wool hat blanks that began to lose their shape after a few rainy days.
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#8
The skull of the hat is lined in linen. All very "Jane Austen"
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#9
I had Great Expectations that it would be something like that. Good plan.
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#10
YEs pictures of you would be kinda creepy.Confusedhock: The original depictions of the hat would be good though.

Edward
Edward Lindey

A horse is a thing of beauty... none will tire of looking at him as long as he displays himself in his splendor.         Xenophon

 
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