Mob Cap by White Pavilion Costumes, front view. This cap is perfect for living history reenactors in all eras from the medieval through the renaissance, 17th and 18th centuries, and into Victorian times. It's also a perfect accent for fantasy and fairytale costumes.
Mob Cap by White Pavilion Costumes, side view. This cap is perfect for living history reenactors in all eras from the medieval through the renaissance, 17th and 18th centuries, and into Victorian times. It's also a perfect accent for fantasy and fairytale costumes.

Mob Cap

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Mob Cap. Say it out loud: Mob, not Mop. Mop? Quelle horreur! This frilly little bit of something was born at the magical meeting of Faerie and Wencherie.

Once upon a time, ladies whose virtue did not weigh heavily upon them were whimisically nicknamed "Mab," a reference to the Queen of the Faeries. It seems they favored this flirtatious little number while entertaining. Like many scandalous things, the Mob Cap gained respectability with age; but we wonder: Does it ever dream of its wilder days?

Muslin. One size: Approx. 10.5" across the crown, with 20" of soft cotton elastic. Contact us for special living history requirements, such as a drawstring instead of elastic.

Broadcloth: Cotton/polyester blend, shirtweight. Does not wrinkle, shrink or fade. Permanent press (warm wash, tumble dry low heat, remove promptly). Black, red, burgundy, navy, hunter, brown.

Brocade: Cotton plus various synthetic fibers, with same-color woven patterns, which will vary. Sturdy weight. Dry clean. Blue, hunter, burgundy.

Canvas:   Also called Duck Cloth. Stout cotton fabric with a coarse weave. Black, white, red, brown, or hunter green. Will fade like jeans. Cold wash, tumble dry low heat or line dry.

Fleece: Synthetic with velour-like drape; popular for outerwear. Good, practical substitute for wool. Black, burgundy, hunter green. Check for color availability before ordering; can vary with season. Washable, but dry cleaning is recommended to preserve the shape of capes.

Muslin:  Garment-quality, 100% cotton (not coarse utility muslin). Cold wash, line dry recommended. White or natural.

Poplin:  A cotton/polyester blend that does not wrinkle, shrink or fade. Heavier than shirtweight. Permanent press (warm wash, tumble dry low heat, remove promptly). Black, red, burgundy, navy, hunter.

Suede Cloth: A heavy, woven suede-like cloth of 100% polyester. Dry cleaning recommended.

Wool:   A natural fiber from sheep;   wool blends   include man-made fibers of various kinds. Holds colors well. Dry cleaning is recommended, but may be hand washed in cold water and dried flat. Do not wring. Never use hot water or a dryer. For seasonal storage, clean first and use the moth repellent of your choice.


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