The miner's cap (german: Fahrhaube) is part of the traditional
miner's costume. It consists of a white material (linen) and served in the
Middle Ages
In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the late 5th to the late 15th centuries, similar to the post-classical period of global history. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire ...
to protect the miner when descending below ground (''unter Tage''). Later it was replaced by the miner's hat (''Fahrhut'' or ''Schachthut''), from which the leather cap or helmet were developed and subsequently today's
mining helmets.
See also
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Miner's habit
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Mooskappe'' - miner's cap from the
Harz Mountains
The Harz () is a highland area in northern Germany. It has the highest elevations for that region, and its rugged terrain extends across parts of Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia. The name ''Harz'' derives from the Middle High German ...
Literature
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Caps
Miners' clothing
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