Hat Trick!
For centuries the hats men wear have served as status symbols
and fashion accessories as well as being functional and protective.
From the formal, stiff top hats worn by the aristocrats and
professionals of the 19th century to the soft berets favoured by
intellectuals and artists, men's hats have made important
statements about the individuals who wear them.
This quirky exhibition, based on Dumfries Museum's own
collections, explores how social change has been reflected in the
styles,designs and fabrics of this most commonplace of clothing
items.
