Hatting

/ˈhæt.ɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The process or craft of making hats; material used in hat production.

Etymology

Present participle of 'hat' as a verb + -ing suffix, or noun form referring to hat-making as an industry.

Kelly Says

Victorian hatting required felt-making, blocking, and decorating—a complex craft that required apprenticeships, unlike today's mass manufacturing of hats!

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