different between trilby vs homburg

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From the stage adaptation of George du Maurier's novel Trilby, in which such hats were worn.

trilby (plural trilbys or trilbies)

homburg (plural homburgs)

Alternative letter-case form of Homburg
- 1953 April 27, A Hat for Akihito, Life, page 62,
  But Akihito, wearing an outsized black homburg, appeared on Canada?s railroad station platforms, talked with strangers in fluent English, rode in a locomotive cab.
- 1982, Shirley Miles O?Donnol, American Costume, 1915-1970: A Source Book for the Stage Costumer, 1989, page 182,
  For evening wear, a black, dark gray, or midnight blue homburg hat was appropriate. With formal evening attire of white tie and tails, a black silk top hat was worn. For daytime, a derby or homburg might be worn.

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