Apillbox hatis a smallhatwith a flatcrown,straight, upright sides, and nobrim.It is named after the small cylindrical or hexagonal cases that were used for storing or carrying a small number of pills.[1]
History and description
editMilitary headgear
editHistorically, the pillbox hat began as a form of militaryheadgear.During the lateRoman Empire,thepileus pannonicusor "Pannonian cap", a type of headgear similar to the modern pillbox, was worn by Roman soldiers. A similar hat was popular with theFlemishin theMiddle Ages.In the 19th century pillboxes were worn by the units of theBritish Armyand its overseas possessions as well as by theBoys Brigade.In some countries, especially those of theCommonwealth of Nations,a pillbox-likeforage cap,often with a chin strap, can still be seen on ceremonial occasions. TheRoyal Military College of Canadadress uniformincludes such a hat, and similar caps were standard issue for theVictorian eraBritish Army.Another cap called akilmarnockis a modern version of the traditional headdress worn by members of virtually allGurkharegiments.[2]
Fashion headgear
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The modern woman's pillbox hat was created bymillinersin the 1930s, and gained popularity due to its elegant simplicity. Pillbox hats were made out ofwool,velvet,organdy,mink,lynxorfoxfur,andleopard skin,among many other materials. They were generally designed in solid colors and were unaccessorized, but could include aveil.[1]
Jacqueline Kennedy,First Lady of the United Statesfrom 1961 to 1963, was well known for her "signature pillbox hats", designed for her byHalston,and was wearing a pink one to match heroutfiton the day of her husbandUnited States PresidentJohn F. Kennedy'sassassinationinDallas, Texas.[3]ActressNatalie Portmanwore a pillbox hat to play Kennedy in the 2016 biographical dramaJackie.[4]
In popular culture
editPillbox hats are a satirical subject of the song "Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat"byBob Dylanwhich first appeared on his 1966 albumBlonde on Blonde.In 2013 hip-hop groupDeath Gripsreleased a song entitled "You Might Think He Loves You for Your Money But I Know What He Really Loves You for It’s Your Brand New Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat".[5]
Gallery
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Military pillbox on stained glass window in theRoyal Military College of Canada -
Doris Dayin a pillbox hat -
Pillbox worn by cadets at theRoyal Military Academy, Woolwich. -
Pillbox owned by Jackie Kennedy in theTruman Museum -
Royal pillboxes ofQueen MilenaandKing Nikolaof Montenegro
See also
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- ^ab"Pillbox Hats"onThe Fashion Encyclopediawebsite
- ^Wilson History & Research Center,10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles Pillbox CapArchived2012-09-03 atarchive.today.Retrieved 2010-08-18.
- ^Spurlin, William J. 'I'd Rather Be the Princess Than the Queen' in Kear, Adrian and Steinberg, Deborah Lynn (eds.)Mourning Diana: Nation, Culture and the Performance of Grief.London: Routledge, 1999. p.158
- ^Ryan, Patrick (4 December 2016)."Natalie Portman on the 'symbolic' power of Jackie Kennedy's pink suit".USA Today.Gannett.Retrieved9 September2018.
- ^Death Grips (2013-11-13),Death Grips - You might think he loves you for your money but I know what he really loves you for...,archivedfrom the original on 2021-12-19,retrieved2017-12-16
External links
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