Cap

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For other uses, see Cap (disambiguation).

This article is part of the hats and headgear series:

Overview of headgear

Hats; Bonnets; Caps

Hoods; Helmets; Wigs

Masks; Veils; Scarves

Tiaras; Papal tiaras

Crowns; Types of crowns

List of hats and headgear

A cap is a form of headgear. Caps have crowns that fit closer than hats and have no brim or only a visor. They are typically designed for warmth and, when including a visor, blocking the sun from the eyes.

Types of caps

• Baseball cap
• Beanie
• Beret
• biretta
• Flat cap
• Kepi
• Newsboy cap
• Tam
• Tuque
• Yarmulke
• Zucchetto

For more caps, see List of hats and headgear.

External Links

• My Kingdom for a Crown: An Around-the-World History of the Skullcap and its Modern Socio-Political Significance (http://www.hatsuk.com/skullcaps.pdf), by Reverend Antonio Hernandez (pdf) -- a thorough history of the skullcap, with chapters on the yarmulke and the beanie among others.de:Mütze