Pixie Hat

The pixie hat or cap usually has a conical shape and a tall, pointed crown. Pixies are mythical creatures whose legend and lore originated in Devon and Cornwall, England. Various costumes have been ascribed to these mischievous and magical creatures, and over time they were depicted wearing pointed caps.

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Late 1930s velvet pixie hat

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1930s velvet pixie cap

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1930s black wool pixie cap

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1940s felt pixie hat

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1940s pixie hat

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1940s velvet pixie hat

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1950 Sally Victor wool pixie hat

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1950s velvet pixie

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1950s cream knit pixie hat

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1950s Adele Claire pixie cap

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1950s Sylvan Tiara pixie hat

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1960s faux leopard pixie hat

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1960s Miss Dior pixie hat

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1960s pixie hat

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1960s roses pixie hat

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1960s-1970s wool pixie hat with bangles

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