CLOSED A period correct homespun style fiddlers cap in linen or linen/cotton mix

[Ohio Rusty]

I am looking for a seamstress/hat maker that can make me a 19th century period correct homespun style fiddlers cap. These were also known as workmens caps. I am looking from one made in linen or cotton linen mix - off white or brown color.. The picture attached is what it would look like .... brim, somewhat wide strap around the head, flappy, baggy top, etc. This may be a long shot but I hope if anyone knows a person they think might be interersted in making this cap for me, contact them for me please so I can send them measurements.

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

I’ve never seen them referred to as being a ‘workmans’ cap, though I am more familiar with early French ‘fashion’ versus that of the dreaded Anglais, but called as a ‘newsboy’ type cap (distinctively different that a ‘flat’ driving cap); being floppier they that actually date back to the 1400s, see: Newsboy Caps – 5 Intriguing Facts – Hat Realm

But yes, they were extremely popular with the working class … since it was dictated by law, LOL!

 

[Ohio Rusty]

I’ve never seen them referred to as being a ‘workmans’ cap, though I am more familiar with early French ‘fashion’ versus that of the dreaded Anglais, but called as a ‘newsboy’ type cap (distinctively different that a ‘flat’ driving cap); being floppier they that actually date back to the 1400s, see: Newsboy Caps – 5 Intriguing Facts – Hat Realm

But yes, they were extremely popular with the working class … since it was dictated by law, LOL!

Thanks for the link. That was interesting ...
Ohio Rusty ><>

 

[Brenda_Whitmore]

Hello! I have some of that fabric. Do you want it lined with the same fabric or with muslin? The fabric that I have is cotton. I'm willing to give it a shot.

 

[james oermann]

I made a YouTube about the 8 or so caps I made last winter. These caps have morphed and evolved over the centuries. At a certain point many are hybrids of each other.
See Acharya james oermann on youtube.

 

[Mowich]

Check out Sutler of fort Scott they have some nice Mechanics hats or wheel hats.