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Definition: The newsboy cap is a hat for casual occasions. It has a round, puffy body and is marked with its trademark button on top. These caps come in tweed, wool, leather and a variety of other fabrics. The newsboy cap was a hit during the turn of the century and has made its way back into fashion for both men and women in recent years.

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Also Known As: baker boy cap, eight panel cap, eight quarters hat, gatsby hat

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