What is sugar-loaf hat?

Sugar-loaf hat is a hat with a high conical crown and a wide brim. It was popular in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries and was made from a hardened felt material. The hat got its name from the shape of sugar loaves, which were cone-shaped molds used for sugar in those times.

Sugar-loaf hats were a symbol of social status and were usually worn by aristocrats or wealthy merchants. They were often decorated with feathers, ribbons, and jewels to show off the wearer's wealth and position.

In the 18th century, sugar-loaf hats fell out of fashion, and top hats became more popular. However, they are still worn today in some traditional ceremonies and reenactments of past eras.