Fig 16.Fig 17.Fig 18.Figs 19 & 20.Fig 21.Fig 22.Fig 23.
Fig 16.Fig 17.Fig 18.Figs 19 & 20.Fig 21.Fig 22.Fig 23.
Fig 16.Fig 17.
Fig 18.Figs 19 & 20.Fig 21.
Fig 22.Fig 23.
Our modern hat can be traced back to thepileusworn by the ancient Greeks when on a journey. Hats with brims were also worn by them, though some authorities claimthat the Greek citizen of mature years never wore a head-covering, it being confined to youths, workmen and slaves. Thepileuswas a closely-fitting woolen skull-cap, which was sometimes worn as a lining to the helmet. It was adopted by the Romans at their public games and festivals by those who had once been slaves, and by the aged and infirm for sake of warmth.
From ancient coins and medals we find that the Romans went bareheaded, except at sacred rites, games, festivals, and when at war.
Baldness was looked upon by them as a great deformity, and Cæsar, mighty conqueror though he was, yet could not make nature add one single hair to his very scanty supply, is said to have prized the honor of wearing a laurel crown above all the other dignities conferred upon him by the senate, as it served to conceal his weakness.
In the city, to screen themselves from the heat, rain or wind, the Romans frequently threw the folds of their robe over their heads, but if they met any one to whom they owed respect, they immediately let the folds drop and remained bareheaded.
Figs.10 and 12are specimens of ancient Greek helmets, while Fig.11represents a young warrior equipped for battle. Fig.8shows thepetasus, not greatly unlike our tennis hat of to-day. Fig.14is the Phrygian bonnet, which held its own for so many centuries.