Cap

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A cap is a flat headgear, usually with a visor. Caps have crowns that fit very close to the head. They made their first appearance as early as 3,200BC.[1] Caps typically have a visor, or no brim at all.[2] They are popular in casual and informal settings, and are seen in sports and fashion.[2] They are typically designed for warmth, and often incorporate a visor to block sunlight from the eyes. They come in many shapes, sizes, and are of different brands. Baseball caps are one of the most common types of cap.[3]

Types[edit]

The Meyrick Helmet is a Celtic: Brythonic attire that's likely to have originated from Northern England in the 1st century AD, designed to shield the eyes from sunlight whilst in battle
German M43-style field cap of the "Bundesgrenzschutz" (BGS) (now called Bundespolizei), the German Federal Police
A propeller hat, also known as a propeller beanie.
Phrygian cap as fashion
The only known example of an original Monmouth cap, dating from the 16th century
a type of Knit cap sometimes called bobblehat, toque, or stocking cap

Baseball caps[edit]

Baseball cap styles and variations
Snapback baseball cap
Flexfit-style baseball cap
Fitted baseball cap

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Who Invented The Hat? - Amazing Hat History". Fashionable Hats. Retrieved 2020-11-17.
  2. ^ a b "Cap vs. Hat: Differentiating the Meaning of Different Headgear". Typing Adventure. 2019-07-26. Retrieved 2020-11-17.
  3. ^ "Baseball Hat & Cap History". baseball.epicsports.com. Retrieved 2020-11-17.