Sou' Wester

Sou' Wester [[Image:|300px]] A waterproof hat with a wide brim, which is especially long in the back to protect the neck from the elements. It's tied under the chin to hold it securely in place. Clothing Category hats Type miscellaneous clothing Time 0.75 day(s) Resources 50 grams of sailcloth 30g string Objects none Tools iron, bone, or seashell needle knife, bone knife or bronze knife scissors or bronze scissors Machines none

Description: A waterproof hat with a wide brim, which is especially long in the back to protect the neck from the elements. It's tied under the chin to hold it securely in place. The Sou'wester or cowboy hat design was originally created by John B. Stetson from hide and fur. The design became popular with men in 19th century America for it's protective quality against the sun and elements. Especially among cowboys who's jobs consisted of work on the ranges. This version of the hat is worn by the infamous outlaw John Wesley Hardin.