Black John Bull Hat

Black John Bull HatA Doff Of The Cap & A Sweep Of The Chimney Low brimmed hats like this Black John Bull Hat were very popular in the Victorian age of the 19th Century. They were especially popular with Chimney sweeps, who played a critical role in preventing the massive coal soot chimney fires that could threaten to burn an entire city down. These were men with dirty faces who needed a hat to keep soot and ash out of their eyes. They were such popular professionals

A Doff Of The Cap & A Sweep Of The Chimney

Low-brimmed hats like this Black John Bull Hat were very popular in the Victorian age of the 19th Century. They were especially popular with Chimney sweeps, who played a critical role in preventing the massive coal-soot chimney fires that could threaten to burn an entire city down. These were men with dirty faces who needed a hat to keep soot and ash out of their eyes. They were such popular professionals back in their day that they made a Black John Bull Hat like this one an icon, almost two centuries later.

A Steamy Accessory

19th Century haberdashery and fashion still live on to this day in the sci-fi genera known as Steampunk. This is a bold take on what the world would look like today and into tomorrow, had the elegant steam engineering of the 19th century prevailed over oil and nuclear power. It’s a rich and creative canvas that many cosplayers tap into to develop their own innovative steampunk costumes. Many choose a Black John Bull Hat like this one over a classic bowler. The hat is made from 100% polyester and molded felt. There is a grosgrain ribbon in the hat band with a tasteful bow on the right-hand side.