The tam is a millinery design for women based on the tam o' shanter military cap and the beret. Sometimes it is also known as a tam cap or the traditional term tam o'shanter might also be used.[1] The tam became popular in the early 1920s, when it followed the prevailing trends for closer-fitting hats that suited shorter hairstyles and for borrowing from men's fashion; other traditional men's hats that rose to popularity in women's fashion during this period included the top hat and bowler.[2] In the British Isles, the tam cap is often used as a headcovering by Christian women during church services.
The tam has a draped design that comes in a variety of shapes and fabrics. Often it had a stiffened and close-fitting inner cap, over which fabric could be draped in a variety of ways.[3]
Along with other headgear formerly reserved for men – including the top hat and bowler – it was popular by the 1920s, suiting the fashion for shorter hairstyles. A 1920 article in The Guardian described the prevalence of closer fitting designs based on the tam' o shanter in combination with more ornate blouses and neater hairstyles, noting: "Since the majority of blouses follow Greek or quasi-Greek lines, it is natural for the hat worn with them to follow also the Greek type of headgear". The article noted that its versatility was another reason for current popularity: "it can be twisted and folded into the close-fitting shapes that are so remarkably becoming...it lends itself admirably to...all kinds of embroidery or needlework stitched apparently at random over it".[4]
A year later, The Guardian reported that the tam was: "dominating the small-hat system" in women's fashion. Describing this ubiquitous millinery design in more detail, it added: "Nor are the present tams by any means tam-like in shape. They are elongated or heightened or squared or triangularised...The tam is merely a sort of envelope which can be pulled about over an under-structure, the shape of which is all important".[3] The article went on to provide tips on how to create a tam successfully at home, advising the creation of a small peak or small brim on the inner cap to create a more becoming effect.[3]
The tam can be made in a variety of fabrics, but typically drapeable materials such as felt, velvet, or silk have been used. Trimmings might include embroidery or appliqué or it might have the addition of a buckle or brooch. Tassels and feathers were sometimes added.[2][5] Some varieties might also be made of fur, or have a fur brim.[6]
By the late 1920s, less voluminous versions – similar in design to a toque – were in fashion in materials such as velour, a correspondent for The Times noted, adding that these simple hats were generally worn with ornate dresses.[5]
By the early 1930s, there was a revival of the tam in checks and plaids, alongside the fez and cloche-brimmed designs.[7] In the same year, new macramé (knotted form of weave similar to crochet) designs appeared, some being worn with matching collar and cuffs.[8]
Tam designs continued to be fashionable throughout the 1930s; The Times highlighted an outfit for Royal Ascot in 1938 comprising dress and bolero jacket with matching black velvet tam with high corners in the style of a mortar board hat.[9]
A graduation tam is an headwear item of academic regalia in some institutions. They take the place of a mortarboard and are made of black velvet with a soft top.
Graduation tams are prescribed for those who have graduated with a master's or doctoral degree, and can have four, six, or eight sides, depending on the degree. Master's degree candidates could elect to wear a four, six, or eight sided tam; doctorate candidates always wear eight-sided tam as part of their regalia although university faculty also wears that same tam that doctorates use.
^Brooks Picken, Mary (2010). A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion: Historic and Modern (1999 ed.). United States: Dover Publications. p. 168. ISBN978-0486402949. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
^ ab"In the Fashion of Hampstead Heath: Hats Borrowed from Men". The Guardian. 24 September 1923.
^ abc"The Eternal Tam: How to Make and Wear It". The Guardian. 27 April 1921.
^H., M. (29 November 1920). "Blouses and Hats: How They Consider Each Other". The Guardian.
^ ab"Paris Fashions for North and South". The Times. No. 44708. 10 October 1927.
^"The Woman's View: London Fashions". The Times. No. 42867. 2 November 1921.
^"Paris Fashions: Spring and Summer Hats". The Times. No. 46403. 27 March 1933.
^"London Fashions: Blouses and Jumpers". The Times. No. 46412. 6 April 1933.
^"Round the Shops: Last-Minute Choices for Ascot". The Times. No. 48019. 13 June 1938.
January 01, 1970
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The tam is a millinery design for women based on the tam o shanter military cap and the beret Sometimes it is also known as a tam cap or the traditional term tam o shanter might also be used 1 The tam became popular in the early 1920s when it followed the prevailing trends for closer fitting hats that suited shorter hairstyles and for borrowing from men s fashion other traditional men s hats that rose to popularity in women s fashion during this period included the top hat and bowler 2 In the British Isles the tam cap is often used as a headcovering by Christian women during church services Mabel Normand wearing a tam design in 1921 Contents 1 History 1 1 Fabrics and variations 2 Graduation tam 3 See also 4 ReferencesHistory edit nbsp Priscilla Dean wearing a tam with side draping The tam has a draped design that comes in a variety of shapes and fabrics Often it had a stiffened and close fitting inner cap over which fabric could be draped in a variety of ways 3 Along with other headgear formerly reserved for men including the top hat and bowler it was popular by the 1920s suiting the fashion for shorter hairstyles A 1920 article in The Guardian described the prevalence of closer fitting designs based on the tam o shanter in combination with more ornate blouses and neater hairstyles noting Since the majority of blouses follow Greek or quasi Greek lines it is natural for the hat worn with them to follow also the Greek type of headgear The article noted that its versatility was another reason for current popularity it can be twisted and folded into the close fitting shapes that are so remarkably becoming it lends itself admirably to all kinds of embroidery or needlework stitched apparently at random over it 4 A year later The Guardian reported that the tam was dominating the small hat system in women s fashion Describing this ubiquitous millinery design in more detail it added Nor are the present tams by any means tam like in shape They are elongated or heightened or squared or triangularised The tam is merely a sort of envelope which can be pulled about over an under structure the shape of which is all important 3 The article went on to provide tips on how to create a tam successfully at home advising the creation of a small peak or small brim on the inner cap to create a more becoming effect 3 nbsp Trimmings included applique as with this ornate design worn by Katherine MacDonald nbsp Lupe Velez in co ordinated outfit and tam for the 1934 film Laughing Boy Fabrics and variations edit The tam can be made in a variety of fabrics but typically drapeable materials such as felt velvet or silk have been used Trimmings might include embroidery or applique or it might have the addition of a buckle or brooch Tassels and feathers were sometimes added 2 5 Some varieties might also be made of fur or have a fur brim 6 By the late 1920s less voluminous versions similar in design to a toque were in fashion in materials such as velour a correspondent for The Times noted adding that these simple hats were generally worn with ornate dresses 5 By the early 1930s there was a revival of the tam in checks and plaids alongside the fez and cloche brimmed designs 7 In the same year new macrame knotted form of weave similar to crochet designs appeared some being worn with matching collar and cuffs 8 Tam designs continued to be fashionable throughout the 1930s The Times highlighted an outfit for Royal Ascot in 1938 comprising dress and bolero jacket with matching black velvet tam with high corners in the style of a mortar board hat 9 In the British Isles the tam cap is often used as a headcovering by Christian women during church services Graduation tam editMain article Academic dress in the United States This section needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this section Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Tam cap news newspapers books scholar JSTOR May 2022 Learn how and when to remove this message A graduation tam is an headwear item of academic regalia in some institutions They take the place of a mortarboard and are made of black velvet with a soft top Graduation tams are prescribed for those who have graduated with a master s or doctoral degree and can have four six or eight sides depending on the degree Master s degree candidates could elect to wear a four six or eight sided tam doctorate candidates always wear eight sided tam as part of their regalia although university faculty also wears that same tam that doctorates use See also editCloche hat BeretReferences edit Brooks Picken Mary 2010 A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion Historic and Modern 1999 ed United States Dover Publications p 168 ISBN 978 0486402949 Retrieved 3 April 2015 a b In the Fashion of Hampstead Heath Hats Borrowed from Men The Guardian 24 September 1923 a b c The Eternal Tam How to Make and Wear It The Guardian 27 April 1921 H M 29 November 1920 Blouses and Hats How They Consider Each Other The Guardian a b Paris Fashions for North and South The Times No 44708 10 October 1927 The Woman s View London Fashions The Times No 42867 2 November 1921 Paris Fashions Spring and Summer Hats The Times No 46403 27 March 1933 London Fashions Blouses and Jumpers The Times No 46412 6 April 1933 Round the Shops Last Minute Choices for Ascot The Times No 48019 13 June 1938 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Tam cap amp oldid 1173231935, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
