Felt Collection

Nelson in his cabin on the H. M. S. Victory
This is a painting of Nelson in his cabin. The attitude is characteristic of the Admiral who had periods of great despondency even in his hours of greatness

A Variety of ladies boots 1926
Ladies 1920s boots in willow calf, felt lace, riding, quilted, buttoned, lace-up and rubber. Date: circa 1926

Hats / Three Girls 1935
Three girls of the Ginger Rogers era who use SNOWFIRE FACE POWDER

The Re-cut Koh-i-noor Diamond, 1852
Engraving of the re-cut Koh-i-noor ( mountain of light ) diamond, 1852. Previously owned by the Mogul emperors, the Persian Shahs and Ranjit Singh, the Lion of the Punjab

Fashionable 1950S Hat
A woman wears a felt hat which has a felt ribbon tied around it. The model features a beauty spot on her cheek. Date: 1950s

Henry Heaths hard felts
A selection of hard felt hats made by Henry Heath of Oxford Street, London

Sami People, Norway - outside their tent Date: circa 1910s

Clouds being reflected in a bog pond, a drying up flooded former peat mine, Nickelheim, Koller Filze, prealpine lands, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Insulation in a house loft or roof space. Insulating your loft can save a significant amount of household heat loss
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A man measuring the depth of insulation in a house loft or roof space. Insulating your loft can save a significant
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Fashionable 1940S Hat
A large, flat, felt hat worn at an acute angle, with two big feathers attached to the top. The model is also wearing a fur coat

Woman in bottle-green petticoat and felt hat. Man in riding coat of the colour of London-chimney soot
5856340 Woman in bottle-green petticoat and felt hat. Man in riding coat of the colour of London-chimney soot.; (add.info.: Woman in bottle-green petticoat and felt hat)

Hat maker ironing the brim of a hat made from beaver fur. In the background
FLO4577748 Hat maker ironing the brim of a hat made from beaver fur. In the background, an apprentice works the felt in a battery (hot-water kettle)

Woodcut depicts the early process of paper making
1578324 Woodcut depicts the early process of paper making; (add.info.: Woodcut depicts the early process of paper making. The raw materials would be placed in a trough to be macerated by hammers)

Shoot for Kamella - children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - short felt girl's jacket and toy doggie Date: circa 1967

Twelve
Treechild

Union Officer's Slouch Hat
3481441 Union Officer's Slouch Hat; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union Officer's Slouch Hat worn by Colonel William S)

Manufacture of Shoddy
2602620 Manufacture of Shoddy; (add.info.: Manufacture of Shoddy, Deffaux's factory, Paris, Reclaimed woollen rags shredded, top left)

Harry Baur - French Comedian and Movie Actor
Harry Baur (1880-1943) - French Comedian and Movie Actor Date: late 1930s

Albania, Kruja, town bazaar, Qeleshe traditional Albanian felt hats

The Uncut Koh-i-noor Diamond, c. 1851
Engraving of the Koh-i-noor ( mountain of light ) diamond, in its original state, circa 1851. Previously owned by the Mogul emperors, the Persian Shahs and Ranjit Singh, the Lion of the Punjab

Natural pink felt texture. High quality texture in extremely high resolution Natural pink felt texture. High resolution photo

Natural pink felt texture. Seamless square background, tile ready Natural pink felt texture. Seamless square background, tile ready. High resolution photo

John Gilbert - American actor, screenwriter and director
John Gilbert (1897-1936) - American actor, screenwriter and director. Gilbert ose to fame during the silent film era and became a popular leading man known as The Great Lover. Date: circa 1920s

Italian heraldic shield or targe from the mid-15th century. With escutcheon and coat of arms, great helm crested with a swans head, the crest of the Chigi family of Sienna

Kalpak (Al-Kalpak), the traditional felt hat of Kyrgyzstan. Jayma Bazaar, one of the greatest traditional markets in central Asia

Moor Lake, Schoenramer Filz, background Staufen Group, Rupertiwinkel, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Morning mist over moor lake, Schoenramer Filz, Rupertiwinkel, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Morning mist over moor lake Nicklheimer Filze in the background Wildalpjoch and Hochsalwand in Mangfall Mountains, Nickelheim, , Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Tibetan wool felt ensemble, Shanghai Museum, Peoples Square, Shanghai, China

White Doodle Zigzag
Treechild

Beige Felt Flowers
Treechild

Baltic Mill, Waterfoot, early 1900s. Date: early 1900s

Candid photograph - Central London - Young Woman in furs
Candid Street photograph - Central London, 1936 - A pensive young lady, wrapped up against the cold in a dark fur coat, strides purposefully along the pavement. Date: 1936

Corporal Instructing His Men
An illustration depicting a corporal shouting as his organised unit of men, accompanied with the following translated caption

White felt bowler hat, latest fashion for summer 1931
Latest women's fashion in July 1931, white felt bowler hat Date: 1931

Hats for autumn
Showcasing the latest range of hats available at Gorringes. Date: 1939

Advertisement for Condor Hats. Showing Mrs Edna Best modelling a hat. With description, It is a felt hat with strap effect across the front, caught up by a buckle'

Advertisement for Marshall and Snelgrove hats. Captioned, Smart Hats for Present Wear'. Showing Artistic felt hat modelled by Miss Heather Thatcher, actress, (1896-1987)

Advertisement from D H Evans & Co Ltd, for Hunting and Motoring Requisites, with illustrations showing ladies'felt hat, hunting veil, wool spencer garment and motor coat

Advert for Taylor's Hats, Croydon, Surrey
Advert for Taylor's Hats, North End, Croydon, Surrey Date: 1884

Hanging the Kaiser at Brackley
After the signing of the Armistace on November 11th 1918 effiges of The German Kaiser and Little Willie were hung at Brackley Northants in front of a large crowd illustrating the anger felt by

Woman wearing felt homburg hat. Date: 1940

Old Person of Tartary, Edward Lear
There was an Old Person of Tartary, who divided his jugular artery; But he screeched to his wife, and she said, Oh, my life! your death will be felt by all Tartary! First published: 1846

Showing men, formerly soldiers of the Republican Army, who became refugees at the end of the Spanish Civil War, in Perthus, France

A group of Spanish refugees, at the end of the Spanish Civil War, in Perthus, France. When the Nationalist Army finally won the Spanish Civil War, in 1939

Illustration for The Deserted Village by Oliver Goldsmith (colour litho)
5992143 Illustration for The Deserted Village by Oliver Goldsmith (colour litho) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: I still had hopes, for pride attends us still)

DDE-90031960
Europe, Ireland, Avoca. Wool Blankets at Avoca Handweavers Mill, County Wicklow. Date: 16/11/2006

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"Felt: From Nelson's Cabin to Fashionable Hats and Insulation" Step into history as we explore the diverse world of felt. Picture yourself in Nelson's cabin on the H. M. S. Victory, surrounded by sturdy felts that kept him warm during turbulent sea voyages. Traveling through time, we find ourselves in 1926, admiring a variety of ladies' boots made from soft and luxurious felt. These stylish accessories were all the rage among fashionable women of the era. Fast forward to 1935, where three girls don elegant hats crafted with intricate details. The artistry and craftsmanship evident in these pieces showcase how they are elevate any outfit. In 1852, witness the re-cutting of the legendary Koh-i-noor Diamond using precise tools made from durable felt. This historical moment highlights not only its practical uses but also its importance in preserving precious gems. The fashion scene takes center stage again in the vibrant 1950s when fashionable hats adorned heads everywhere. Felt played a crucial role in creating these iconic accessories that added flair to any ensemble. Henry Heath's hard felts take us back to mid-century Britain, where quality headwear was synonymous with his name. His creations became an integral part of British fashion heritage. Venturing further north to Norway, we encounter the Sami people who have long relied on felt for their traditional clothing and shelter against harsh Arctic conditions. Their expertise showcases how this versatile material adapts across cultures and climates. Nature intertwines with human innovation as clouds reflect upon a bog pond nestled within Bavaria's prealpine lands—a former peat mine transformed into a picturesque landscape thanks to careful restoration efforts involving eco-friendly felting techniques. Shifting gears towards sustainability, we delve into insulation—an essential aspect of energy conservation and climate combat measures—where loft spaces receive protective layers of insulating felt materials that significantly reduce heat loss within households.