Pre 1900 Tam's

[figheadair]

Did you look at the historical example, that was 13.3 inches in diameter, laid flat? I suspect it’s much “flopper” than you might expect.

http://nms.scran.ac.uk/database/reco...-100-002-860-C

I've seen it, it's much firmer than those horrid grey head bags.

[jhockin]

I've seen it, it's much firmer than those horrid grey head bags.

Peter:
I was referring to the diameter of 340mm/ 13.3 inches, which I believe is a greater diameter than the current standard.
I agree that the ones in the photo, being worn by the Outlander cosplayers appear to be less firm/“floppier”, than a felted one of the same size would tend to be.
The photo of the soldier wear a sewn tam, shows a hat so small on his head, that it appears that any amount of wind would blow it off.
scottish military tam.jpg

[figheadair]

Peter:
I was referring to the diameter of 340mm/ 13.3 inches, which I believe is a greater diameter than the current standard.
I agree that the ones in the photo, being worn by the Outlander cosplayers appear to be less firm/“floppier”, than a felted one of the same size would tend to be.
The photo of the soldier wear a sewn tam, shows a hat so small on his head, that it appears that any amount of wind would blow it off.
scottish military tam.jpg

I remember being on parade on the square at Colinton Barracks (Edinburgh) on a wild day. Quite a few bonnets were blown off and seen bowling across the Square.