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The form of the traditional flügelhaben bears a striking resemblance to Roman helmets. The city of Linz was founded by the Romans and became an important trading post in the Holy Roman Empire. This cap provides an excellent example of the continuity of traditional folk costume throughout generations.
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Title: Cap
Date: fourth quarter 19th century
Culture: Austrian
Medium: metal, linen, silk
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift in memory of Mrs. Karoline Goldschmidt, 1966
Accession Number: 2009.300.1561
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