A Dandy’s Guide to Making an 18th Century Inspired Adorned Tricorn

Dandy — a self-made man who places importance upon physical appearance and leisurely hobbies

Another hat for the collection, this time made by these hands. There weren’t many guides or videos on making such hats on this level of detail. So after looking at 18th century sources on designs, I took it upon myself to show how I go about making one.

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Images used:
• Cartouche with a Dragon and Armorial Trophy, Livre de Cartouches à divers usages (Book of Cartouches for Different Uses) c.1738
• “Right and Left" c.1850 Oil on Canvas by William Sidney Mount| Long Island Museum
• Sketch of Julius Soubise (1754-1798) Macaroni of London. An engraving by Matthew and Mary Darly (1772)
• Anonymous Artist (Devon); formerly att. Sir Joshua Reynolds. Joe Green, Footman to the Quicke family of Newton St. Cyres. England (1760s)
• Anonymous Artist. Prince Louis Aniaba
Print for Illustration for Trajes de la Ordenes Religiosas y Militares: Gran Maestre del Orden de la Estrella de Na Sra (en Africa) segun andaba en la Corte de Francia. France (c. 1780)

Songs:
Vyacheslav Mescherin Orchestra - Deep Thought Dance
Vyacheslav Mescherin Orchestra - Garrett