What is the origin of the pointed wizard/witch hat of the sort worn by Gandalf, the Wicked Witch of the West, and some Harry Potter characters? - Quora
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A large, pointy hat that witches wear on their heads. A Halloween hat that looks like a baseball cap. Cartoon style, Vector Illustration 28134808 Vector Art at Vecteezy
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