In the past, I published 3 articles about the berretta da camera:
Today I can present you some closeups of the Italian version of the berretta da camera:
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.
Is this a clerical cap, or could anyone wear it? Wher emight one find something similar nowadays?
ReplyDeleteDear Mr da Vinha,
Deleteno it is not a special clerical cap. In the 19th century a lot of men wore such cap in their houses to protect from cold. Nowadays you can buy f.e. from Gammarelli in Rome.