Illustrated History Of The Hat: From The Earliest Ages To The Present Time (1848)

An Illustrated History Of The Hat: From The Earliest Ages To The Present Time is a book by John Nicholas Genin that was originally published in 1848. As the title suggests, the book is a comprehensive history of the hat, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the mid-19th century. The book is illustrated with numerous engravings and drawings that depict various types of hats and headwear throughout history. The book begins with a discussion of the earliest hats, which were made from materials like leaves, grass, and animal skins. It then explores the development of more sophisticated hats, such as those worn by ancient Egyptian and Greek societies. The book also covers the role of hats in medieval society, including the emergence of the iconic pointed hats worn by wizards and witches.Moving into the modern era, the book discusses the rise of the top hat and other fashionable headwear in the 18th and 19th centuries. It also explores the use of hats in various professions, such as the bowler hats worn by bankers and the wide-brimmed hats worn by cowboys.Overall, An Illustrated History Of The Hat provides a fascinating look at the evolution of one of humanity's most enduring fashion accessories. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of fashion and style.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.