Rust Brown Wool Felt Tudor Flat Cap

Italian Renaissance · 1520s · British

A Tudor-era flat cap constructed from rust-colored wool felt, featuring the characteristic low, rounded crown and soft, turned-up brim typical of 16th-century headwear. The cap shows a pleated or gathered construction at the crown, creating subtle radial folds that emanate from the center. The brim appears to be cut in one piece with the crown, then turned up and shaped. The felt material has a dense, matte texture characteristic of period wool processing. This style of cap was ubiquitous among merchants, artisans, and middle-class men during the Renaissance, representing practical headwear that provided warmth while maintaining a respectable appearance in urban settings.