HISTORY OF HATS

Chapter 2 | Mesopotamian

Key Terms & Phrases

Natural Hair or Wig in Ringlets | Curling Irons | Phrygianize, "to Frizzle" | Gold Dust | Yellow Starch | Cosmetics | Heavy Eyebrows, a Sign of Beauty | Crown, Tiara, or Miter | Helmet | Turban | Phyrgian Bonnet | Origin of the Veil | Headdress, a Badge of Office | Felting

  • Babylonian and Assyrian headwear and hair styles for kings, queens, priests, high officials, warriors, and attendants.

    2.1 | Babylonian & Assyrian

  • Median and Persian headwear and hairstyles for kings, noblemen, soldiers, guards, and servants.

    2.2 | Median & Persian

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