Description
Step back in time with this Traditional Coachman Style Hat, fashioned from dense, dark olive green wool felt. The felt is tightly pressed and shaped to hold its form against wind and weather, much like the sturdy hats worn by drivers of horse-drawn coaches in earlier centuries. The two sides of the brim are pinned up firmly with copper buttons, a practical design that keeps the wearer’s vision clear and prevents interference while handling reins. This hat fits heads up to size 7-1/2 and may be further adorned with feather plumes, which historically signaled rank or membership within certain groups. Though straightforward in its construction, this hat embodies the resilience and steady hand of the coachman guiding his team along dusty roads.
Fun fact: The upturned brims of the Traditional Coachman Style Hat were not just for style,they helped ensure the hat wouldn’t catch on the reins, a small but vital feature for those who spent long hours behind the horses.
