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'''Bowler Hat'''

The '''[[bowler hat]]''', also known as a '''billycock''', '''bob hat''', '''bombín''' or '''derby (hat)''', is a hard felt hat with a rounded crown, originally created by the London hat-makers [[Thomas and William Bowler]] during 1849. It has traditionally been worn with semi-formal and informal attire. The bowler hat is said to have been designed to protect the head from low hanging branches while on horseback, and soon became popular as a durable, working man's hat.

== History ==

The '''bowler hat''' was commissioned by Edward Coke, a British soldier and politician, for his gamekeepers. It was intended to protect their heads from low-hanging branches while on horseback. The hat was designed by London hat-makers [[Thomas and William Bowler]]. The prototype was reportedly tested by Edward Coke by jumping on it and, satisfied it could withstand his weight, he bought it.

The bowler hat became popular with the working class during the [[Victorian era]] in Britain. Later, during the 1960s and 1970s, it was adopted by the [[British middle class]] as a symbol of respectability.

== Cultural Significance ==

The '''bowler hat''' has had a significant impact on popular culture, particularly in the United Kingdom. It has been associated with notable figures such as [[Charlie Chaplin]] in his 'The Tramp' character, and the British banker and city gents. The hat also features prominently in various forms of media, including literature, film, and television.

In the United States, the bowler hat was commonly associated with the Old West, worn by cowboys and railroad workers. It was also worn by the comic book character [[John Steed]] of the television series ''The Avengers''.

== Modern Usage ==

Today, the '''bowler hat''' is not as commonly worn as it once was, but it still holds a place in fashion history. It is occasionally seen in contemporary fashion and is sometimes worn in traditional settings in the UK, such as at weddings or society events.

== See Also ==

* [[Top hat]]
* [[Fedora]]
* [[Trilby]]
* [[History of hats]]

== References ==

{{reflist}}

[[Category:Hats]]
[[Category:Victorian fashion]]
[[Category:19th-century fashion]]
[[Category:20th-century fashion]]
[[Category:British culture]]
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			File:Bowler_hat,_Vienna,_mid-20th_century.jpg\|Bowler hat, Vienna, mid-20th century
			File:If_you_want_to_get_ahead_..._-_geograph.org.uk_-_4528006.jpg\|If you want to get ahead...
			File:Mary_Poppins4.jpg\|Mary Poppins
			File:12_July_in_Belfast,_2011_(012).JPG\|12 July in Belfast, 2011
			File:WMP_Museum_-_West_Midlands_Police_hat_2_02.jpg\|West Midlands Police hat
			File:WMP_Museum_-_West_Midlands_Police_Community_Support_Officer_hat_1_01.jpg\|West Midlands Police Community Support Officer hat
			File:Butch_Cassidy_with_bowler_hat.jpg\|Butch Cassidy with bowler hat
			File:Schamanin.jpg\|Schamanin
			File:TheNorwegianKingsGuard.jpg\|The Norwegian King's Guard
			File:Signs_of_the_Time_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1333229.jpg\|Signs of the Time
			File:Stan_Laurel_and_Oliver_Hardy_-_1938.jpg\|Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy - 1938
			File:Lego_Store_Leicester_Square_London_Lester_2.jpg\|Lego Store Leicester Square London Lester
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