Headgear Collection (#10)

Saxon Officer's Officer's Spike Helmet (Pickelhaube)
3056379 Saxon Officer's Officer's Spike Helmet (Pickelhaube) ; Museum of Connecticut History, Hartford, CT. USA; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Non-commissioned officer's feldmutze, stretcher bearer, Brunswick c.1914
3056375 Non-commissioned officer's feldmutze, stretcher bearer, Brunswick c.1914 ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Imperial Russia, Officer's dress miter cap of the Regiment Pavlovskiy
3031163 Imperial Russia, Officer's dress miter cap of the Regiment Pavlovskiy; West Point Museum, New York, USA; (add.info.: World War I, Imperial Russia)

United States M1839 Forage Cap
3031142 United States M1839 Forage Cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mexican American War, United States M1839 Forage Cap worn by US troops during the conflict.); © Don Troiani

M-1848 Bavarian enlisted ranks raupenhelm of the "Pontonieers"
3031084 M-1848 Bavarian enlisted ranks raupenhelm of the "Pontonieers"; Private Collection; (add.info.: M-1848 Bavarian enlisted ranks raupenhelm of the "pontonieers"captured by)

British 17th Light Dragoons Officer's helmet
3031453 British 17th Light Dragoons Officer's helmet; Musee de l'Emperi, Salon-de-Provence, France; (add.info.: British 17th Light Dragoons Officer's helmet Elements of the regiment)

British grenadier cap of the 97th Regiment of foot, rear view
3031548 British grenadier cap of the 97th Regiment of foot, rear view; Private Collection; (add.info.: British grenadier cap of the 97th Regiment of foot, rear view); © Don Troiani

Wide Awake from Delaware wearing his rubberized cap and cape
3031379 Wide Awake from Delaware wearing his rubberized cap and cape; Private Collection; (add.info.: Wide Awake from Delaware wearing his rubberized cap and cape); © Don Troiani

United States Marine Corps Officer's forage cap circa 1828
3031366 United States Marine Corps Officer's forage cap circa 1828.; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Marine Corps Officer's forage cap circa 1828.); © Don Troiani

U.S. M1889 Cavalry Campaign Hat
3031362 U.S. M1889 Cavalry Campaign Hat; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spanish American War, U.S. M1889 Cavalry Campaign Hat); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Hessian Fusilier Brass Cap from the American Revolution
3031251 Hessian Fusilier Brass Cap from the American Revolution; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hessian Fusilier Brass Cap from the American Revolution of the Regiment Von Knyphausen which was)

World War One, Germany, State of Baden enlisted man's spike helmet
3032690 World War One, Germany, State of Baden enlisted man's spike helmet; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War One, Germany)

Prussian Guard Ersatz Spike Helmet
3032684 Prussian Guard Ersatz Spike Helmet; Museum of Connecticut History, Hartford, CT. USA; (add.info.: Prussian Guard Ersatz Spike Helmet); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

French Adrian Infantry Helmet
3032610 French Adrian Infantry Helmet; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW1, French Adrian Infantry Helmet); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

French Infantry Kepi circa 1914
3032583 French Infantry Kepi circa 1914; Museum of Connecticut History, Hartford, CT. USA; (add.info.: WW1, French Infantry Kepi, circa 1914); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

United States, Officer's Service Cap
3032580 United States, Officer's Service Cap ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

United States, Other ranks cap of the United States 2nd Marine Division
3032527 United States, Other ranks cap of the United States 2nd Marine Division; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War 1, United States)

Great Britain, nurse's glazed hat and woolen overcoat
3032504 Great Britain, nurse's glazed hat and woolen overcoat; West Point Museum, New York, USA; (add.info.: British nurse's glazed hat and woolen overcoat.); © Don Troiani

United States, Aviator's leather cap, goggles and muffler
3032501 United States, Aviator's leather cap, goggles and muffler; Private Collection; (add.info.: Aviator's leather cap, goggles and muffler worn by Observer Bradley B)

World War 1 United States helmet with painted insignia of 2nd Marine Division
3032477 World War 1 United States helmet with painted insignia of 2nd Marine Division; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War 1 United States helmet with painted insignia of 2nd Marine Division)

United States, Leather Helmet Worn by Pilot Harrys Manchester AEF in Italy
3032459 United States, Leather Helmet Worn by Pilot Harrys Manchester AEF in Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War 1, United States, Leather Helmet Worn by Pilot Harry S)

Great Britain, nurse's dress, glazed hat and leather shoes
3032331 Great Britain, nurse's dress, glazed hat and leather shoes; West Point Museum, New York, USA; (add.info.: World War I, Great Britain, nurse's dress)

United States, Prototype American Helmet model N.5, WW1
3032408 United States, Prototype American Helmet model N.5, WW1; Museum of Connecticut History, Hartford, CT. USA; (add.info.: World War 1, United States, Prototype American Helmet Model N.5)

Japan, Enlisted man's cap with cloth cover
3035172 Japan, Enlisted man's cap with cloth cover; Private Collection; (add.info.: Enlisted man's cap with cloth cover); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Japanese steel helmet, Special Naval Landing Forces
3035059 -Japanese steel helmet, Special Naval Landing Forces; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW2 -Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces (Marines)

Japan, Tropical Army Pith Helmet
3035050 Japan, Tropical Army Pith Helmet; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW2, Japan, Tropical Army Pith Helmet); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Napoleonic Wars, Austrian Infantry Shako 1806
3056365 Napoleonic Wars, Austrian Infantry Shako 1806; Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Austrian Infantry shako of the pattern adopted in 1806); © Don Troiani

Prussian Grenadier Cap of the 42nd Regiment c. 1786
3056362 Prussian Grenadier Cap of the 42nd Regiment c. 1786; Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Prussian Grenadier Cap of Infantry Regiment Nr.42 "Fusilier Regiment")

Model 1842 Prussian Pickelhaube Helmet
3056356 Model 1842 Prussian Pickelhaube Helmet; Private Collection; (add.info.: Model 1842 Prussian Pickelhaube Officer's Spike Helmet); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Pennsylvania Folding Cavalry Hat
3028152 Pennsylvania Folding Cavalry Hat; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pennsylvania Folding Cavalry Hat As Used By The Anderson Troop And Rush's Lancers); © Don Troiani

epi of Charless White 7th New York State Militia in 1861
3028148 epi of Charless White 7th New York State Militia in 1861; Private Collection; (add.info.: epi of Charless White 7th New York State Militia in 1861); © Don Troiani

Union Army, Forage cap with 1st Division 3rd Army Corps badge
3028119 Union Army, Forage cap with 1st Division 3rd Army Corps badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union Army, Forage cap with 1st Division 3rd Army Corps badge worn by a soldier in the 63rd)

Sailor's cap of Charles Sharter an African-American
3028118 Sailor's cap of Charles Sharter an African-American; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailor's cap of Charles Sharter an African-American, who served on board U.S)

Union Army, Zouave fez of Private David P. Davis, 5th New York Volunteers
3028116 Union Army, Zouave fez of Private David P. Davis, 5th New York Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: Zouave fez of Private David P. Davis, Co F)

Union Forage cap with 1st Division 9th Corps badge
3028109 Union Forage cap with 1st Division 9th Corps badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union Forage cap with 1st Division 9th Corps badge); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Captain Ethan A. Jenks Union Warburton's Patent Army hat
3028029 Captain Ethan A. Jenks Union Warburton's Patent Army hat; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Ethan A. Jenks Union Warburton's Patent Army hat - 7th Rhode Island Vols)

Union officer's Hardee hat of a 22nd Infantry regiment
3028027 Union officer's Hardee hat of a 22nd Infantry regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War)

Navy Midshipman with straw hat
3028763 Navy Midshipman with straw hat; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Navy Midshipman with straw hat); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Gouverneur K Warren Kepi 5th New York Vols
3027931 Gouverneur K Warren Kepi 5th New York Vols.; West Point Museum, New York, USA; (add.info.: Gold laced red kepi worn by Colonel Gouverneur Kemble Warren as Colonel of the 5th New York)

Officer's Cap of the 4th New York Volunteers
3027930 Officer's Cap of the 4th New York Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Officer's Cap of the 4th New York Volunteers " The Scott Life Guard")

Officer's red kepi of the 114th Pennsylvania Regiment
3027916 Officer's red kepi of the 114th Pennsylvania Regiment; West Point Museum, New York, USA; (add.info.: United States Civil War)

United States Civil War, Union Army, Kepi Worn by Staff Officer Daniel K. Cross
3027910 United States Civil War, Union Army, Kepi Worn by Staff Officer Daniel K. Cross; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Union Army, Kepi Worn by Staff Officer Daniel K)

Confederate forage cap worn by Williams Simpson 2nd Virginia Infantry
3028125 Confederate forage cap worn by Williams Simpson 2nd Virginia Infantry ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Officer's McDowell style cap of the 6th Ohio Cavalry
3028123 Officer's McDowell style cap of the 6th Ohio Cavalry; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, Officer's McDowell style cap of the 6th Ohio Cavalry); © Don Troiani

Forage cap of John H. Blanding of the 30th Wisconsin Infantry
3028122 Forage cap of John H. Blanding of the 30th Wisconsin Infantry; Private Collection; (add.info.: Forage cap of John H. Blanding of the 30th Wisconsin Infantry); © Don Troiani

Spanish nobleman (colour litho)
8635652 Spanish nobleman (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spanish nobleman in the train of Marie de Medici as she travelled through Colchester on her)

Jacob sees Rachel at the well (colour litho)
8635638 Jacob sees Rachel at the well (colour litho) by Tillack, Johannes Adolf (1861-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacob sees Rachel at the well, Genesis 29:10. Old Testament Pictures)

Scythian warriors (engraving)
8635704 Scythian warriors (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scythian warriors. Illustration from Rom)

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"Exploring the Evolution of Headgear: A Glimpse into History" Step back in time as we pay a visit to various eras and witness the significance of headgear. In 1915, Abram Arkhipov captures the essence of everyday life with his masterpiece. Fast forward to 1939, where we find ourselves immersed in The England Test cricket XI at Nottingham, portrayed by WA Rouch. Transporting us further back, Tom Morris senior's portrait from around 1910 showcases British golfer fashion during that era. JMW Turner takes us on an adventure to c1809, depicting a Shoeburyness fisherman hailing a Whitstable Hoy while donning his iconic red cap. The world of sports continues its influence on headwear as Spy presents Yorkshire Cricket in 1892. Meanwhile, South Condurrow Mine in Cornwall gives us insight into the protective gear worn by miners circa 1908. Diversity shines through John Andrew & Son's artwork featuring Sitting Bear - Arikara from 1908. Moving onto Scottish golf legend James Braid captured around 1905, we observe how headgear played a role even in leisure activities. Shifting gears to more recent times, Michael Walters' portrayal of female ICI employees enjoying a dance in South Yorkshire transports us to the vibrant atmosphere of 1957. We then encounter Pullman Porter Philip Henry Logan's uniform cap from1966 – an emblematic symbol representing his profession and identity. Delving deeper into history yet again, William Edward Dighton (1822-1853) appears dressed in Middle Eastern attire circa 1852-53 – showcasing cultural influences on headwear during that period. Lastly, we catch a glimpse of aristocracy aboard their yacht circa1925 as the Earl of Birkenhead proudly poses alongside his daughter wearing their stylish caps. From sporting events and industrial settings to cultural expressions and personal style, it has played a fascinating role throughout history.