The Philippi Collection: The Hats of Borough Park

The Philippi headwear collection is currently the world’s largest collection of clerical, ecclesiastical and religious head coverings and is unique in both its scope and size. You will find examples of headgear from every religious persuasion around the globe, whether ceremonial or worn as part of everyday life. In addition, the collection includes 116 religious objects.

July 30, 2011

The Hats of Borough Park

Hat made of black rabbit fur

Label inside

Printing on the sweatband

Read this wonderful and informative article about the "Hats in Borough Park" with a lot of pictures from Werner Cohn, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, University of British Columbia.

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July 30, 2011

The Hats of Borough Park

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