An English “pudding” safety hat, worn by children in the 17th and 18th centuries
An English “pudding” safety hat, worn by children in the 17th and 18th centuries who were just learning to walk. The padding on the sides would have helped protect tiny heads from injury in the event of a fall. Source: Victoria and Albert Museum -- source link
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