What's in the Box

Grey herringbone flat cap with six-panel crown and short curved brim

This Kids Victorian Newsboy Cap is the finishing touch for any period costume — Oliver Twist, Peaky Blinders-style street urchin, or colonial-era parade. The charcoal grey herringbone tweed gives it authentic vintage texture, with a structured six-panel crown that holds its shape from assembly to photos.

The fabric is a wool-blend weave with that classic diagonal herringbone pattern — looks the part without the itch. Curved front brim sits just above the eyes, panels radiate from a neat centre button at the crown. Finished edges, no rough seams catching hair. Fits heads up to 58cm circumference — typical for primary school kids, check the measurement if your child's between sizes.

Perfect For

Book Week & Literature Days: Perfect for Oliver Twist, Artful Dodger, Street Child (Berlie Doherty), Victorian storybook characters, or any historical novel set in early 1900s Britain.

Heritage & History Projects: Colonial Australia dress-up days, Gold Rush re-enactments, 1920s decade parades, Anzac Day school assemblies, or vintage family portrait themes.

Theatre & Casual Dress-Up: School musicals (Oliver!, Newsies), drama class period scenes, or backyard detective play — pairs with waistcoats, knickers, and a cheeky grin.

How to Wear It

Wear with suspenders, a plain button-up shirt, and dark trousers or knickers for instant newsboy energy. Add a neckerchief or smudge of stage makeup for extra street-urchin authenticity. Skip modern sneakers — go for scuffed brown boots or dark school shoes.

Parent FAQs

What size head does this fit?

Designed for kids' heads up to 58cm circumference. Measure around the widest part of the forehead — if your child is borderline, this cap runs true to size with a snug fit rather than loose.

Can they wear this over a costume wig or with hair up?

Yes, the crown has enough depth for hair tucked up or a short costume wig underneath. Slicked-back hair works best for the authentic newsboy look.

Is the fabric itchy or scratchy?

The herringbone weave is a wool-blend but lined at the interior band — most kids wear it comfortably for a full school day without complaints.

Will this work for a Peaky Blinders-style costume?

Absolutely. The grey herringbone and flat cap silhouette are spot-on for that 1920s Birmingham look — pair with a waistcoat and pocket watch chain.

Care: Spot clean with damp cloth; reshape crown while drying to maintain structure.

Kids Victorian Newsboy Cap - Grey Herringbone Flat Cap Costume Accessory