Insula cap
CXII. He beareth an Insula Cap (or a Pyramid Cap or a Spiral Cap) imbowed or turned backwards.
Mitre
Image from proof plateMitre
Image from proof plateTopped tank
Nuns hood
Image from proof plateIn the sinister chief is a Nuns Hood which have no bag or - - - behind, as the Friers Hoods or Couls have, as you may see Ch. 4. numb.32.
China womans hat
CXIV. He beareth a China Womans hat ... Others term it a Chinensian Umbrell for a Womans head.
Insula imbowed; Turn up cap
Image from proof plateIn the dexter chief is an Insula Imbowed.
In the sinister chief is an example of Turn-up Caps out of Crowns.
Jews bonnet
He beareth a Jews head cover or a Jew's bonnet or cop and scarffed...
My graver was mistaken in this Jews head cover, therefore let him be pardoned, because he knew what it was that he was making; see it right drawn in numb. 125.
Insula
Image from proof plateIn the chief of this square is an insula bend-wise with a scarfe or vail pendant from the top of it...
Head scarf
CXVI. He beareth an Head Scarfe, or a
Vail for the Head, ends crost and pendant.
This kind of Head Tire or Dress, is oft found in
Crests to hang loosely or carelessly on Womens heads,
as in the examples chap.4. numb.55. and
lib.2. chap.18. numb.129. 130. though in this place it is made up and
crossed after the manner of an Hood.
Copped tank
CXVII. He beareth a Copped Tanke, adorned with two Pheasant Feathers, each side one.
Insula
Image from published plateHe beareth an Insula turned up with two Indents, the string crossed, the ends perforating the Cap, Buttoned and Tasselled.
Insulae
Image from published plateIn this quarter are two sorts of Insula Caps which are only distinguished by their manner of turning up,
That in chief is termed an insula bound about with a scarfe, the ends flotant, turned up with a Furr to a point or chapeauwise.
The insula in base is termed an insula turned up to a point before adorned with a feather in the hinder point, the ears tied together.
Russian cap; Indian feathered cap; Boot
Image from published plateCXX. In the base of this Square, two other kinds of caps for the head, that on the Dexter side is a Russian Cap.
The cap in the sinister Base is termed an Indians Feathered Cap with a Button on the top, set with two Ostrich Feathers.
In the sinister Chief is a Boot, the Tops Turned down. But I should rather take this for a Roman Star-top.
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