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cap

Any of a variety of brimless head coverings, sometimes made with a visor

EntityQ6147804

Subclass of: headgear
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1.Stated in Art & Architecture Thesaurus
2.Stated in Nomenclature for Museum Cataloging
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A cap is a flat headgear. They made their first appearance as early as 3200 BC. The origin of the word "cap" comes from the Old French word "chapeau" which means "head covering". Over time, the word has evolved and changed its meaning, but it still retains its association with headwear. They are popular in casual and informal settings, and are seen in sports and fashion. They are typically designed for warmth, and often incorporate a visor to block sunlight from the eyes. They come in many shapes and sizes and are of different brands. Baseball caps are one of the most common types of cap.

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Different from: hat
Made from material: textile nature of statement: often
Has use: fashion
sun protective clothing
Partially coincident with: indoor bonnet
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1.Stated in Nomenclature for Museum Cataloging
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Depicted by: Portrait of a Man with a red cap
Worn on: head

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