Were fedoras worn during WW1?

[Knifedaddy]

Hi all, great site, lots of good info! Forgive me if I've missed the obvious...but were fedoras worn during World War 1? Thanks.

 

[OldSkoolFrat]

Yes, as the name, "Fedora" comes from a play and then an opera from the late 1800's.

Though peak caps and trench helmets were also en' vogue in 1914-1918.

 

[Knifedaddy]

Yes, as the name, "Fedora" comes from a play and then an opera from the late 1800's.

Though peak caps and trench helmets were also en' vogue in 1914-1918.

Thanks...the same hat as the 30's and 40's?

 

[OldSkoolFrat]

Essentially, the play and the opera's Heroine was named "Fedora" and the character wore a felt hat that was creased in the center with a snap brim. It became the rage!

 

[Vladimir Berkov]

Yes, they were worn. But fewer in number than in later decades, and the styling was quite different than was the norm in the 30s and later.

 

[OldSkoolFrat]

The "C" or "teardrop" was a later style.

 

[carter]

I have a photo of my Grandfather, Great Aunt, and Great Uncle that was taken during WWI. My Grandad is wearing a fedora, my Great Aunt is wearing a fur coat and a ladies hat, and my Great Uncle is wearing his Marine Corps uniform.

 

[J.T.Marcus]

Remember YOUNG INDIANA JONES?

 

[Dixon Cannon]

Here's a couple of pics from c.1915

In each of these shots from 1915 while Europe was engaged in the 'Great War', several types of hat are shown. Fedoras show up in each crowd. The bashes may be different than those in the 30's or 40's, there were fedoras none the less.

-dixon cannon

 

[Knifedaddy]

Thanks for the responses. Looking at those pictures I wondered, what "killed" the top hat look? Will top hats ever be back in style? (Aside from rocker Slash wearing one).

 

[Fatdutchman]

From a facsimile copy of a 1902 Sears catalog. Hopefully, it's big enough for you to be able to see.

 

[Knifedaddy]

From a facsimile copy of a 1902 Sears catalog. Hopefully, it's big enough for you to be able to see.

Thanks! $1.50???

 

[barrowjh]

Price of gold was $21 an ounce in 1900-1910, $800 yesterday, a multiple of 38. 38 x 1.50 = $57, quite a bargain!

 

[Jovan]

Remember YOUNG INDIANA JONES?

I just figured if they didn't exist then, Spielberg took liberties in Last Crusade. Just look at how many factual liberties he took in a movie set in 1938 with German uniforms, weaponry, ZEPPELINS STILL FLYING, INDY NOT BEING BLINDED BY PETROLEUM.

 

[Dixon Cannon]

Thanks for the responses. Looking at those pictures I wondered, what "killed" the top hat look? Will top hats ever be back in style? (Aside from rocker Slash wearing one).

Well, it's been said before, Kennedy killed the hat! He all but refused to wear his top hat for his inauguration and seemed to be the death knell for top hats.

Leon Russell

Mac Rebennack

-Reg Dwight

Perhaps 'Slash' will revive the trend, although some of these guys have failed previously!

-dixon cannon

 

[Pat_H]

Remember YOUNG INDIANA JONES?

They're re-running that on Saturday mornings on the History Channel.

 

[J.T.Marcus]

They're re-running that on Saturday mornings on the History Channel.

Thanks, I appreciate it!

 

[Pat_H]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

It runs early. In my time zone I have to catch it at 5:00 am.

I have been. I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed the show.

 

[RBH]

It runs early. In my time zone I have to catch it at 5:00 am.

I have been. I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed the show.

It is pretty good for what it is.
I bought the DVD pack.
I am glad I did, I have really enjoyed seeing and old friend as a youngster!

 

[Jovan]

Well, it's been said before, Kennedy killed the hat! He all but refused to wear his top hat for his inauguration and seemed to be the death knell for top hats.

That is a wrong and dangerous misconception. Hats were on the decline for a few decades before Kennedy was the last president to wear a top hat.

It was a number of factors including -- but not necessarily limited to -- automobiles, haircuts being more of a fashion thing, WWII, etc. Like the armholes debate, you can't really point to one smoking gun... to think one man held that gun seems, to me, a bit silly. Especially considering the same thing happened overseas.