Wait. I thought the tricorne was invented for its aerodynamic properties which kept it from flying off from sailors heads during strong winds at sea?
this post was submitted on 18 Aug 2024
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3 primary reasons for the style - show off their wigs, they were easier to carry under the arm/ dudnt interfere as much with their gun as a standard hat, and it channeld rain