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Invention of the tricorne (Centurii-chan) (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 weeks ago by PugJesus@lemmy.world to c/historymemes@lemmy.world

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[–] lath@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

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?

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[–] Lowpast@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

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

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