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I promised Cherylyn that I'd upload these as soon as I got back to the US, but ended up have a few moments with a good connection to upload them before that. They've been uploaded at high-def, so you can zoom in and see the details.

For those not in the know about this crazy hat, its made from undyed linen yarn in a macrame technque and the stag is painted in a shiney red paint. It dates to the 16th c and was probably worn by a German nobleman.

Have fun folks!

GNM 16th c Stag Hat Inv Nr. W 3248

Just in case you haven't been following the thread in aclisto's journal that ciorstan and I have completely taken over.......

I've decided I must make one of these hats, just because it is so freaking ridiculous and funny!

Incited by aclisto , who posted these links to this crazy hunting hat from the 1550's,

http://www.bildindex.de/bilder/MI07921f13a.jpg
http://www.bildindex.de/bilder/MI07921f12a.jpg

The caption says:
Jagdhut, a hunting hat, East Prussian, 1551-1575, made out of linen yarn, knotted (macrame!) , Diameter 27cm. With a Stag's head attatched on the front, which has glass eyes and is painted with red oil paints

ciorstan is assisting in the insanity by giving me pointers on how to make one, what macrame knots to use, how it won't really be all that much work, yadda yadda all lies yadda yadda, etc....

Thanks girls for enabling my shiney new project addiction!