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Fig 37.Fig 38.Fig 39.Fig 40.Fig 41.Fig 42.Fig 43.
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As a part of defensive armor the hat became the helmet, which has changed but little in shape from the earliest times. Very elaborate and fantastic were some of the early forms, with their double or two-story heads, Figs.46 and 47, to give the impression of increased height. The workmanship, also, was very beautiful, some of the ancient helmets being entirely covered with chasing and designs of the most intricate character. With the Greeks and Romans the subject of armor was one of importance, and from their ancient monuments we can learn much of their form and beauty. Page15shows several kinds of helmets worn during the middle ages.
In Spain serious disturbances took place in Madrid in the eighteenth century over an attempt being made to banish thesombrero. While in other countries the fashion of hats has been undergoing changes, in Spain the same shapes are worn year after year, with but little modification. Page19, with the exception of Figs.52 and 53, which are Mexican, show several forms of Spanish hats. Fig.51is the style commonly worn by the priests when traveling about.
Page21gives some German types; Fig.61is the hat of a judge; Figs.58, 60 and 62are military hats, while Fig.63shows a Teutonic fool’s cap decorated with bells.