White Wool Felt Fashion Bowler Hat - Christys

Bowlers Hats for sale, this Christys White Wool Fashion Bowler can be easily worn by a band musician or as a Wedding Hat and finished with a Grosgrain Hatband and Bow on the Left Side.

Great for Period Victorian or Edwardian wear, famously worn by Charlie Chaplin, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy and Madness! Bowler Hats are still worn for some Dressage, Side Saddle and Coaching / Carriage Driving Events. Also formally a Black Bowler Hat is still worn for Remembrance Sunday, Black Sunday and Cavalry Memorial Parade ( Cav Mem ) by various members of British Army Regiments. Also great for Judging at Country Shows.

The Bowler was first made in 1849, named after the makers of the Hat by the Hatters; Thomas and William Bowler, initially it was known as a Coke Hat (By James Lock & Co. Hatters) in the UK or in America it as a Derby Hat. Given many names through the ages the bob Hat, billy coke, and billycock Hat it was initially designed with a low crown to protect the heads of Cokes gamekeepers when riding.

NOTE:

This Bowler Hat it is not designed or intended as a Safety Riding Hat

Available in Four Sizes and is less stiff than other Wool Felt Bowlers models.

Small - 55cm Approx
Medium - 57cm Approx
Large - 59cm Approx
Extra Large - 61cm Approx