Cap and bells


A cap and bells is a type of fool's cap, a cap with bells worn by a court fool or jester.
The cap and bells could be in the following forms:
Bells were also added to the dangling sleeves. The bells announced the appearance of the jester.
Other forms of fool's cap in England were shaped like a monk's cowl with ass's ears, a high-pointed cap covered with bells, or a round cap with an imposing feather.