Swore I would not do this....
But I have gotten several e-mail about my icon.
The hat is a perfect replica of the brimmed monmouth cap of the early 17th century, both Ireland and England. It was issued to soldiers that joined the armies of the King and Parliament during the English Civil War. You can see more photo's and get more info on the Anglo-Irish side of things at http://www.tilliers.org/
Or come see us at the Dublin Irish Festival in Ohio.
John
The hat is a perfect replica of the brimmed monmouth cap of the early 17th century, both Ireland and England. It was issued to soldiers that joined the armies of the King and Parliament during the English Civil War. You can see more photo's and get more info on the Anglo-Irish side of things at http://www.tilliers.org/
Or come see us at the Dublin Irish Festival in Ohio.
John