I don't see how a hat could itself fossilize, were it made of material such as cloth, felt, or leather. I suppose it could leave an impression to fossilize in the mud in which it was buried...
998 posted on 05/02/2006 9:36:07 PM PDT by King Prout
(many complain I am overly literal... this would not be a problem if fewer people were under-precise)