A ganse cord is a type of cord used in millinery to give shape to a hat. It was used extensively in the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in tricorns, bicornes and shakos used in military uniforms.[1] The cord is tied in a special knot called Noeud de franciscain.[2] The ganse loop made from the cord was also used to hold the cockade in place on the head covering.
Citations and notes
edit- ^ "Royal Deuxponts Uniform: Chappeau (HAT)". Archived from the original on 2008-07-24. Retrieved 2008-08-02.
- ^ "Mesnoeuds – Noeud de franciscain". Archived from the original on 2009-08-02. Retrieved 2008-08-02.
References
edit- Royal Deuxponts 104 Regiment d'Infanterie (re-enactment unit) "Royal Deuxponts: Home Page".
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