Uniforms Slouch Hats: Edge Bindings or not?

[CaliHistoryBuff]

During the Civil War, did every felt/slouch hat have edge binding around the brim?

 

[7thWisconsin]

No. But in the reenacting world, edge binding is one of the little touches that signals that you're willing to up the game. For many years, people would just buy a hat blank and stick it on.

 

[captaindrew]

A very good article on slouch hats http://adolphusconfederateuniforms.com/two-rebel-hats.html

 

[major bill]

A very good article on slouch hats http://adolphusconfederateuniforms.com/two-rebel-hats.html

Great article.