Felt Hat With a Narrow Brim

Felt hat with a narrow brim crossword clue, 7 letters. A big crossword question in Daily Telegraph on Monday 18 Sep 2017.

Answer: HOMBURG

Felt hat with a narrow brim in example

During the early 20th century, flat caps are commonly worn by men from North America and Europe. Between 1910’s and 1920’s, it became evident among the working men in the lower class. Aside from newsboys, this hat is also worn by dockworkers, shipwrights, farmers and even beggars. A bowler hat is also known as Derby hat. It is a hard felt hat with a narrow brim. It was allegedly invented by Edward Coke in 1849. This hat was a preference by men in the American West. They love this hat since it can stay put even on windy days. It was famously worn by Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy.