Category Archives: The History of Fashion and Dress

Links To Pages of History of the Newsboy Cap and Flat Cap

The cap that originated sometime before the 20th century but became popular in the early 20th century amongst men and young boys. It was believed to be worn amongst all social classes, mostly middle and lower, but in upper classes, it was worn by wealthy golfers, drivers, and people for leisure activities like sports.

Several selections of 8-pannel Newsboy caps.
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Magic Quick Change Cravat-to-Tie, From “The Magazine of Magic” vol. 4, 1916

“The Magazine of Magic” vol. 4, 1916 is a copyright expired how to magazine of the 1910s graciously shared for free download in Google Books. They have also volumes from 1915, 1917, 1920 and 1921. This snippet can be found by searching for “Quick Change” in volume 4.

1929 The Arrow Style Book & Wholesale Price List – Catalog of Cluett, Peabody & Co. Collars & Shirts

1929 The Arrow Style Book & Wholesale Price List

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