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Headgear such as crowns and tiaras are worn in recognition of noble status especially among royalty. Wigs are worn traditionally by judges and barristers of Commonwealth nations. [ citation needed ] Feathered headpieces, such as the war bonnet of Plains Indian cultures, are worn by various Native North American and South American indigenous ...
Gypsy bonnet – shallow to flat crown, saucer shaped, and worn by tying it on with either a scarf or sash, under the chin, or at the nape of the neck – nineteenth Century; Kiss-me-quick; Leghorn bonnet; Mourning bonnet; Poke bonnet – Early nineteenth century, "Christmas Carol" style, with a cylindrical crown and broad funnel brim
The name tiara refers to the entire headpiece, including the various crowns, circlets, and diadems that have adorned it through the ages, [1] [2] while the three-tiered form that it took in the 14th century is also called the triregnum [3] [4] or the triple crown, [5] and sometimes as the triple tiara.
'crowns') were awarded as military awards and decorations. In the Roman Republic, the nature of the feat determined the nature of the wreath awarded. It was a custom for soldiers rescued from a siege to present a wreath made of grass (Latin: corona graminea or corona obsidionalis) to the commander of the relieving force.
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Queen Puabi's headdress is a 2600–2450 BCE Mesopotamian crown consisting of ornate gold leaf wreaths, strands of lapis lazuli and carnelian beads, with a gold comb, and delicate hair ribbons. [1] The entirety of the headdress is estimated to weigh over 6 pounds. [ 2 ]
Wreaths and crowns in antiquity, including the laurel wreath, trace back to Ancient Greece. In Greek mythology, the god Apollo, who is patron of lyrical poetry, musical performance [a] and skill-based athletics, is conventionally depicted wearing a laurel wreath on his head in all three roles.
Hair-gathering Crown. A small cap to gather hair inside, fixed with long hairpin. Daily wear of all male. Mini size, sometimes in shapes of Liangguan. [25] Adult Five Dynasties - Ming Chang Guan (长冠) Long Crown, also known as "Liu family crown" (刘氏冠) or "Magpie tail crown" (鹊尾冠).