Looking for Calvin/Luther hat???

[DMcFadden]

Does anyone know where to find a Reformation era hat of the type that Calvin and Luther wore? The closest I have been able to come is a flat tudor (i.e., without the ear flaps). Does anyone out there know of a source for a more authentic Calvin or Luther hat???

 

[TheocraticMonarchist]

Well... I don't know where to obtain one, but Calvin College has a John Calvin hat. They may know where to find one.

Look for a little about the Calvin hat under the heading "A tradition grows"

Calvin College - News & Stories 2008-09 - John Calvin's birthday a serious matter on campus


(note: I have to ties to Calvin College. I just found it through google )

 

[VirginiaHuguenot]

Good question, Dennis. I contacted the Calvin College campus store out of curiosity and they said they don't have them. I know people dress up as Calvin for his birthday but those hats may come from a costume store. They do exist clearly, but I don't have any more helpful leads at the moment, regrettably.

 

[Backwoods Presbyterian]

 

[LadyCalvinist]

I have a floppy beret similar to what would have been at that time. I got mine from a Renaissance Faire. Many Renaissance Faire's now have websites and you might be able to find what you're looking for.

 

[Augusta]

I have a velvet floppy beret that looks like the picture. Here is a website that sells every kind of beret. Berets (also BERETS.COM) You might find something there that fits the bill.

 

[Backwoods Presbyterian]

That must be where the Army buys their headgear...

 

[Mushroom]

Here's something like it:

It can be found here.

 

[Ivan]

Wow! I really....I mean...what can I say...I don't want one.

 

[Mushroom]

Wow! I really....I mean...what can I say...I don't want one.

C'mon, now, Ivan. I worked hard to find that. I think all Reformed Pastor's oughta be required to wear one! Then we can spot youse guys in a crowd.

 

[caddy]

Here's something like it:

It can be found here.

Sweeeet!

 

[DMcFadden]

I have a velvet floppy beret that looks like the picture. Here is a website that sells every kind of beret. Berets (also BERETS.COM) You might find something there that fits the bill.

Close but no cigar! Thanks for looking, though. I saw a hat at the Tudor store that covers everything but the ear flaps. Hmmmm.

 

[Ivan]

I have a velvet floppy beret that looks like the picture. Here is a website that sells every kind of beret. Berets (also BERETS.COM) You might find something there that fits the bill.

Close but no cigar! Thanks for looking, though. I saw a hat at the Tudor store that covers everything but the ear flaps. Hmmmm.

Dennnis,

Is it that cold in your part of CA that you need ear flaps?

 

[Mushroom]

I think the scholar's cap is considered the right one. Consider this as evidence.

I think you can order it in red.

 

[TheocraticMonarchist]

I have a velvet floppy beret that looks like the picture. Here is a website that sells every kind of beret. Berets (also BERETS.COM) You might find something there that fits the bill.

Close but no cigar! Thanks for looking, though. I saw a hat at the Tudor store that covers everything but the ear flaps. Hmmmm.

Maybe you could have them make you a custom Calvin/Luther hat?