A deerstalker (also known as a fore-and-after) is a type of hat, peaked in front and behind, made of checked wool, and with ear flaps usually turned up and tied together on the top. The deerstalker was originally designed as a sorting and travelling hat, but was made famous by its association with the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes who wore one. Research Deerstalker
 
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