Straw Tricorn hat?

[Watauga]

Straw Tricorn hat?  I  went to a thrift store and they had a bunch of gardening straw hats.  They had white, natural, Brown and Pink???   4 inch crown and 4 3/8 brim ...I was wondering if it would make a good summer hat..  The wool felt black hat I usually use is Hot!   Summer events around these parts have Temperature's in the 100's and high 90's with humidity to match
I picked up some  brown ribbon and a pewter button and made a cockade....And the hat folded up to make a nice Tricorn.     
.  But Did they use straw hats and would it be OK to use for Reenacting??
 

In-keeping withe the TMOTC tradition....  the hat was $4.50 the ribbon cost .25 cents and the button was free I found it in a tin filled with old buttons my wife's grandmother left her....

[Watauga]

Another view....

[beowulf]

http://www.neheleniapatterns.com/english/hatsnew.html                                                                       Large Straw Tricorn

Ideal sun protection and period correct accessoire: Our large tricorn hat is made from 100% natural straw. Suitable for working class depictions as well as for a fashionable stroll in the park. Decorate it with cockades or bind the edges with a stylish trim to make the hat a unique creation. Perfect companion pieces to the tricorn are our clay pipes like the "Church Warden" !

Inner diameter 19 cm = 7 1/2", outer diameter 36 cm = 14 1/2". This is a natural product, dimensions may vary slightly from piece to piece.

Straw Tricorn     EURO 20.00

(Please note that additional shipping costs apply on this item. We'll contact you, if your shipping costs are affected.)

[beowulf]

check this place out ! http://www.dbookmerchant.com/tri-cornered-straw.html     . not straw , but palm leaf !

[Patocazador]

I'm not into period-correct clothing etc. but that is a nice looking creation.

What practical purpose does a tricorn hat serve? It seems that it would be more functional if left as is. More shade and less leaves etc. collecting on a wide brimmed hat.

[gunmaker]

    just the "coolest" hats ever....

[crazell]

Nice job on the hat. I might have to look in to getting one. It has to be cooler. My felt hat is also hot to wear in the summer.

[Mickc01]

Very, very nice.  You sir have a very keen eye and you are a master at bargaining.   

[markinmi]

heres a couple