The Many Purposes of Headwear
Cultures across the globe use terms like headgear, headwear, and headdress to describe garments that cover the head. We wear these items for a wide variety of reasons. Construction workers and athletes don helmets for critical physical protection, fashion enthusiasts sport stylish hats to complete an outfit, and individuals around the world wear specific headdresses to honour cultural traditions or participate in religious ceremonies.
Test Your Knowledge
Can you identify the different types of headgear in our collection? We challenge you to name each garment.
How to Reveal the Answers
We hid the answers behind the grey boxes below each picture.
- On a computer: Hover your mouse pointer directly over the grey box to reveal the text.
- On a mobile device: Press and hold your finger on the grey box to see the answer.
Download Instructions and Usage Rules
You can easily download individual images to build your own quizzes.
1.Select the Image:
Click on the image you want to enlarge, then right-click the enlarged picture.
2.Choose the Save Option:
Select Save image as… from the drop-down menu that appears.
3.Save to Your Device:
Choose a destination folder on your computer and save the file. As a helpful hint, the picture’s filename is also its answer!
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