Hat History

Mercury, hat production and its devastating consequences. Over time, hat makers experimented with different materials to improve the quality of their hats. Mercury was used to produce hats until it became linked to some dire and unexpected consequences. Mercury made the felting process in hat production more efficient. The compound …

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The rise and fall of the top hat. Although they are now largely relegated to costume parties and period films set in past centuries, top hats were once one of the most popular forms of headwear in the world. The high crowns and narrow brims of these unique fashion accessories …

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