…elongated crown on which the tip folds over. Style called "El bonnet rouge," inspired by French Revolutionists ( 1792-3 ). Also style of PHRYGIAN BONNET. LIBERTY CAP - Style evolved from the long point on the conical hood with face hole ( 12c. ). This peak was later wrapped around the head to form turbaned CHAPERON…
…erect if made of leather. Cap of freed slaves of Ancient Rome. Cap of liberty or "le BONNET ROUGE " during French Revolution in 18c. Illustration shows Scythian-Persian influence, later adapted by the Greeks. The female " Liberty " statue shows the style. PILEUS ( py lee us, Roman, of PILOS Greek )…
…Classical Hist. A felt cap without a brim. Also in extended use. Freq. identified with the cap of liberty (see cap n.1 4g) given to Roman slaves on emancipation, and hence sometimes adopted as a symbol of liberty. 1663 E. WATERHOUSE Fortescutus Illustratus 568 The reason why Homer makes no mention of Pileus…
…Classical Hist. A felt cap without a brim. Also in extended use. Freq. identified with the cap of liberty (see cap n.1 4g) given to Roman slaves on emancipation, and hence sometimes adopted as a symbol of liberty. 1663 E. WATERHOUSE Fortescutus Illustratus 568 The reason why Homer makes no mention of Pileus…