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Why was it so common to wear hats in public in the early 1900s? How were hats viewed in this time period and how did this style fade out of popularity? :
Everyone seems to be wearing hats outside in pictures from 100 years ago. How long was this common for, where was it custom, and when and why did it change? - Quora
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