1-1/4″ Natural White Worsted Wool Hat Braid

Made in England 1-1/4″ (32 mm) This worsted is specifically intended for the binding of hats. In the Newport Mercury in 1776 “DESERTED . . .  from Capt. Aimelech Rigg’s company, in Colonel William Richmond’s regiment, a private . . .  had on . . .  a black hat bound with white”. Off white 35/2 or 60/2 linen thread match this tape well.