Is there a special name to Sherlock Holmes hat?

mk2norwich

I believe it's called a deerstalker. Nov 24 03, 2:27 PM

griffinj

The deerstalker is the style of hat popularly associated with Holmes. It was drawn by the original illustrator for 'The Strand' magazine, sidney Paget. But it is never mentioned by A. Conan Doyle in the stories. Nov 24 03, 3:13 PM

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