Three Cornered Hat Collection

Manuel de Falla and Léonide Massine at Alhambra, Granada, 1919. Creator: Anonymous
Manuel de Falla and Leonide Massine at Alhambra, Granada, 1919. Private Collection

An Alderman of the City of London in civic costume, 1805. He is dressed in long robes and holds a three-cornered hat

D is for Dandy, illustration from An Alphabet, pub. 1898 (hand-coloured woodcut)
ELB109838 D is for Dandy, illustration from An Alphabet, pub. 1898 (hand-coloured woodcut) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Private Collection; © Desmond Banks

Coiffure with Marteaux, and Three-Cornered Hat (engraving)
3623767 Coiffure with Marteaux, and Three-Cornered Hat (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure with Marteaux, and Three-Cornered Hat)

Highwayman in snow, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731317 Highwayman in snow, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highwayman in snow)

Children using umbrella to knock on door, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731491 Children using umbrella to knock on door, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children using umbrella to knock on door)

Child aristocrats carrying pudding, New Year Card (chromolitho)
731232 Child aristocrats carrying pudding, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child aristocrats carrying pudding)

Gentleman Reading Notice (chromolitho)
733241 Gentleman Reading Notice (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gentleman Reading Notice.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Regency Gentleman, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731147 Regency Gentleman, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Regency Gentleman)

The Count of Villaflor telling Pedro I (1798-1834) Emperor of Brazil and King of
XIR207836 The Count of Villaflor telling Pedro I (1798-1834) Emperor of Brazil and King of Portugal that he has recaptured Lisbon, from La Caricature, N 145, 1833 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier

1765868; out of copyright

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Three-Cornered Hats: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and History From the civic costumes of Aldermen in the City of London, to the portraits of dandies like Jan Pranger in 1742, the three-cornered hat, or tricorn, has been a symbol of fashion and status throughout history. This iconic headgear, with its distinctive triangular shape, can be seen in various depictions from the 18th and 19th centuries. In D is for Dandy from An Alphabet, published in 1898, the three-cornered hat is a must-have accessory for the dapper gentleman. The engravings Coiffure with Marteaux and Three-Cornered Hat, and the illustration of a highwayman in the snow, further highlight the hat's versatility and popularity in various social contexts. Children, too, have been known to play with three-cornered hats, as seen in Christmas Cards from the late 19th century, where they use them to knock on doors or carry puddings. Even gentlemen, as depicted in the chromolitho print Gentleman Reading Notice, couldn't resist the allure of this classic hat. The three-cornered hat even held significance in royal courts, as seen in the painting of The Count of Villaflor telling Pedro I, Emperor of Brazil and King of Portugal, in 1798. This historical artifact continues to captivate us with its timeless charm and elegance.