In 1571, Elizabeth I and parliament passed legislation that required all males, excepting noblemen, over the age of six to wear a #woollen #cap on Sundays and holidays, on pain of a fine. In those days, the wool trade was the foundation of the English economy, and the Tudors were determined to protect it. This was a time when cheap European hats were effecting the mainstay wool trade and the #bakerboycap cap, made from off cuts of material - came to be born. #sumptuarylaws laws are laws that try to regulate consumption. Black's Law Dictionary defines them as "Laws made for the purpose of restraining luxury or extravagance, particularly against inordinate expenditures for apparel, food, furniture, etc. Historically, they were intended to regulate and reinforce social hierarchies and morals through restrictions on clothing, food, and luxury expenditures, often depending on a person's social rank.This law although hard to enforce was around until the 17th century. Sorry got side tracked for a moment drooling over the chiselled cheekbones of #cillianmurphy Murphy ....sighh........where was I....... A peerless classic....It has the same overall shape and stiff peak as a flat cap, but the body of the cap is rounder, fuller, and paneled with a button on top. Handcrafted by Karen Livingstone based in #Tain, #Scottish Highlands , her unisex baker boy caps are versatile must have accessory, perfect for any occasion. Manufactured from the finest quality tweed and wool herringbones - £30 **** NOW MADE TO ORDER or a limited stock*** just tell us your size and colour of tweeds. https://www.barnowlbothy.com/Store/#!/Caddie-or-Baker-Boy-Hat-by-Karen-Livingstone/p/139582590 https://www.instagram.com/p/CPFkLm7rMQT/?utm_medium=tumblr
