The cap is a reconstruction of a newsboy cap from early the 1900s discovered in an antique dealer's warehouse in New Jersey. While the cap was in no condition to be worn, the former wearer's will felt somewhat solid. He deliberately sharpened the silhouette and volume. The cap is generally known as "newsboy cap" because of the newspaper delivery boys in the 19th Century famously wearing it, but labor-class men of the time seem to be have worn the"flat cap with a visor" more or less unanimously regardless of their professions. The fabric, our original oatmeal (tweed) featuring linen weft, is inspired by nearly a century old deadstock recreated with Shetland wool to mimic the dry wool. Various colors are blended to the yarn for a further depth.

55% WOOL 45% LINEN