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The Medieval Helmet
 
This page is being used to collect information about the history of the variation of the Pyramidal Hat which I call the Medieval Helmet. Please contact me if you know any of this information is incorrect or if you have any other information that should be added. Thank you.

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1899

As far as I know this design first appears as 'Casquette Moyen Age' (Medieval Hat) appears in 'Le Livre des Amusettes' by Toto, which was published in Paris by Charles Mendel in 1899.

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A similar hat developed from the Pyramidal Hat called 'Le Casque Moyen Age' (Medieval Helmet) appears in the French children's magazine 'Mon Journal' of 21st October 1899.

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The design also appears:

1902

As 'Sombrero de la Edad Median' in 'Guia Practica del Trabajo Manual Educativo' by Ezequiel Solana, which was published by Editorial Magisterio Espaņol in Madrid in 1902.

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