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Author Topic: Phrygian cap? Saverio Member Member # 63 posted 05-13-2001 12:32 AM                   I think that's what it's called. Basically a Smurf hat. Does anyone know the time period on one of these? what were they made of? leather? felt? I've never seen one in a period source, I just want to wear one Registered: Oct 2000  |  IP: Logged Nikki Member Member # 27 posted 05-13-2001 09:14 AM                   They are relatively early, not sure of the exact range of dates/places, but try Saxon/Hastings/etc. I think they were wool, but I've never looked into it.... Registered: May 2000  |  IP: Logged Yeoman Member Member # 164 posted 05-13-2001 01:32 PM             These go back to ancient times. There is a golden Scythian cup (from 200 BC?) That shows an archer wearing what looks like a Phrygian cap. -------------------- Tim Finkas (aka Henri le Brassey) The Company of Yeoman Archers The Historical Forgerie Registered: Apr 2001  |  IP: Logged Saverio Member Member # 63 posted 05-13-2001 02:20 PM                   Hmmm...I was hoping someone had a reference for something closer to 1300. I suppose I could just make one for display purposes. Does anyone have a pattern? Registered: Oct 2000  |  IP: Logged Saverio Member Member # 63 posted 05-13-2001 04:08 PM                   I did a search and came up with a few things. It did appear in the 12th century 12th Century hats And a helmet version from the Hellenistic period (I think) There are more pictures on this page Thracian Armour So it looks as though I can make a medieval Phrygian cap, but it's a century too early. I guess I'll have to wait for a Ren Fair to wear it. Registered: Oct 2000  |  IP: Logged Saverio Member Member # 63 posted 05-17-2001 09:36 PM                   (bump) [ 05-18-2001: Message edited by: Saverio ] Registered: Oct 2000  |  IP: Logged Saverio Member Member # 63 posted 05-18-2001 01:10 PM                   This is what I came up with after playing around with a yard of wool for a few days. http://members.tripod.com/~SantoBuobo/phrygian.html I was shooting for something like this http://www.geocities.com/aenor_anjou/pcgoef_s.jpg I'd appreciate any constructive criticism. Registered: Oct 2000  |  IP: Logged Saverio Member Member # 63 posted 05-27-2001 10:15 PM                   *Bump* Anyone have an opinion? too pointy? not pointy enough? face needs work? Registered: Oct 2000  |  IP: Logged chef de chambre Admin & Advocatus Diaboli Member # 4 posted 05-27-2001 11:33 PM                   Hi Saverio, I don't know that I'm qualified to voice an opinion. I think the falling forward bit might be a tad fuller, but now I cant see the pic - I think it has to do with your webhost. -------------------- Bob R. Registered: May 2000  |  IP: Logged

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