Millinery Collection (#10)

How the War Affects Hat Fashion, WW1
The Effect of Mars upon Venus - how the war is affecting the fashion of ladies headgear. On the left is a feminine translation of a kepi, the cap worn by French troops

Mrs Benedict Birkbeck wearing a Bersaglieri hat, WWI
Mrs Benedict Birkbeck, formerly Jacqueline Harriet Alexander (1892-1955) wearing a Bersaglieri style hat as worn by the Italian allies. Date: 1915

Gooch hat, WWI
A lady checks her reflection in a compact mirror and powders her nose while wearing a black panne hat embellished with an osprey feather by Gooch. Date: 1915

Advert for Hamptons bedroom suite 1935
Bedroom furniture in empire wood with walnut bandings, comprising of wardrobe, dressing tableand stool, millinery chest and upholstered chair, all for 105.00. Date: 1935

Sketch front cover, Spring Fashion Number 1939
Front cover of The Sketch, Spring Fashions Number, 8 March 1939, featuring a painting by French artist Jean Gabriel Domergue showing a woman wearing a colourful veiled hat worn at a jaunty angle

Advert for Scotts gentlemens hats 1912
Gentlemens hats for country wear in two different styles. 1912

Women hats 1914
A selection of 1914 women hats. 1914

Tatler front cover, London Season 1963 - Jean Shrimpton
Front cover of The Tatler magazine, 3 April 1963, heralding the arrival of another London Season. and featuring iconic sixties model, Jean Shrimpton

Tatler front cover, Paris Collections, 1964
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a model wearing a coral velour hat by Christian Dior Chapeaux at Harrods. Her make up is by Harriet Hubbard Ayer and the Chanel-inspired earrings by Adrien Mann

Advert for Scotts womens hats 1912
Matlock, hat, in smooth or rough finished felt with smartlt turned up brim, trimmed, with a wing and knot of ribbon. 1912

Contrasting hats 1933
1930s hats for women, above: a black straw Suzanne Talbot model from Debenham and Freebody. Below: two views of a new felt hat from Scotts which may be obtained in several different colours. 1933

Advert for Peacock hats 1928
Attractive model wearing hat made from Chinese hemp and straw trimmed georgette embroidery. 1928

Advert for Reslaw millinery 1930
An aristocrat of hats! A hat in which beauty of fabric and grace of line are subtly blended into an harmonious whole. 1930

Le Bon Genre - Les Titus et les caches-folie, 1812 (etching)
XJF869683 Le Bon Genre - Les Titus et les caches-folie, 1812 (etching) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: published in Paris by Pierre La MesangAšre.); French

The Preposterous Head Dress, or the Featherd Lady, 1776 (etching)
XJF869674 The Preposterous Head Dress, or the Featherd Lady, 1776 (etching) by Darly, Matthew or Matthias (fl.1741-78); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Milliners Costume (coloured engraving)
XIR202026 The Milliners Costume (coloured engraving) by Bonnart (Family of Engravers) (1650-1750); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Interior of a Hat Mill, Victoria, c. 1900, from Under the Southern Cross - Glimpses
KW187924 Interior of a Hat Mill, Victoria, c.1900, from Under the Southern Cross - Glimpses of Australia, published in 1908 (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century)

MINNESOTA: ST. PETER, c1890. Ladies in a millinery store in St. Peter, Minnesota. Photograph, c1890

COLORADO: MONTROSE, 1888. Men in suits and military uniforms gathered for a parade on Main Street in Montrose, Colorado. Photographed by Charles Goodman, 22 February 1888

Making Hats in San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA Date: 1909

Killing Birds of Paradise, New Guinea, 1908. The European hunter has a gun, while the native is proving himself proficient with his bow and arrow

March millinery. Illustration shows several men chasing a womans wind-blown hat. Date 1911 March 8

French millinery, dress & flower making establishment. Print shows a variety of bonnets on stands on a table. Includes text advertising Madame Petits millinery store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Japan - Traditional Provincial Hat Maker working at the roadside. Date: circa 1907

Dolgellau - Plas Newydd, Gwynedd, Wales
Plas Newydd Drapery Store at Finsbury Square, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales Date: circa 1907

Italian Fashion - Cap with feather and badge
Italian Fashion - Millinery excellence on show here, posed by a pretty model. Date: 1918

Sketch of a steamboat for the Bridgewater canal
Princess Elizabeth wearing a charming, off-the-brow hat composing a large bow of same material as the hat and piped with contrasting colour, worn with a large mesh veil. Date: 1946

Hat by Agnes, 1930
A knitted cap of dark blue wool moulded to the head by Agnes. It pulls down on one side and places a wool flower in bright colours on the right side

Hats by Bernard Devaux, 1960
Three hats by Bernard Devaux, design for Lanvin Castillo and available through British milliner Simone Mirman. Top right is a turban shape in white net studded with a jewelled crescent

Hat by Molyneux, 1930
A hat by Captain Molyneux using felt and curves breitschwantz fur at the sides and back of this close-fitting mode. A fine full veil with a spotted border softens the line and falls to the chin

Mrs Anthony Royle in a hat by Peter Shepherd
Mrs Anthony Royle, wife of the M.P. for Richmond, wearing a bold busby hat transformed into a mass of buttercup petals for summer designed by Peter Shepherd

Woolland afternoon hat, 1953
In 1953, you had hats specifically to wear in the afternoon! This one, from Woollands is the perfect summer complement to a dark town frock (you also had dresses that were only worn in town)

Princess Elizabeth in a hat
Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) at an Inspection of Grenadier Guards in July 1947, wearing a rather dashing hat and polka dot jacket. Date: 1947

Millinery fashion figure 1902
Millinery fashion figure 1903 Date: 1902

Millinery fashion figures 1902
Millinery fashion figures 1903 Date: 1902

The high hat trend, 1960
A selection of hats with high crowns, fashionable in the early 1960s. Top left is an original Tyrolean hat, which, can be bought over the counter at the big department stores for a modest price

Millinery, hat manufacturing, Luton
A young man works on the production of straw hats in the stiffening room of a Milliner in York Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, England

Little girl in a Milliners Shop
A little girl in a Milliners Shop tries on an elegant hat and checks her reflection in a full-length mirror. She holds an adjusting pin in her mouth

Tutankhamen inspired head dresses
A head dress embellished with silver lace and jewels. Made by Frank Brighten, the head dress featured in a collection of Tutankhamen-inspired millinery fashions

Merry Widow Hat
Beautiful young lady wearing a rather large, plume laden hat - a style that became known as the " Merry Widow" after a hat worn by Lily Elsie in the operetta of the same name

Babies / Long Clothes 1863
Long clothes - possibly a christening robe adorned with tucked panels & lace insertions; short clothes with vandyked sleeves & bodice, also habit-shirts & sleeves

Advert / Hats / Pissot 1920
A hat with a large brim, broader at the sides and angled downwards. A long spotted scarf is used as a trim

Theatregoer in Big Hat
A woman in a large hat with a broad brim & ostrich feather plume is serenely unaware that her choice in millinery is obscuring the view of her fellow theatre goers

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Millinery, the art of hat-making, has a rich history and diverse influences from around the world. From cowboy riding elk in Sheridan, Wyoming to Rubans de Paris on Maddox Street in London, it has left its mark on various cultures and fashion scenes. In 1958, Tatler magazine showcased a stunning millinery creation on its front cover, capturing the attention of fashion enthusiasts worldwide. The following year, Eve Magazine featured a Glenster Hat on its August issue cover - an iconic piece that became synonymous with elegance and style. The artistic prowess of William Barribal was evident in his masterpiece "Vanity, " where he skillfully depicted the allure and sophistication associated with millinery. Meanwhile, thousands of miles away in Tbilisi, Georgia, a Tanner and Fur Hatter worked diligently to create unique headpieces that reflected their local traditions. Kangol's advertisement from 1956 highlighted how millinery had evolved into more than just functional accessories; it had become symbols of individuality and self-expression. Debenham and Freebody's Ascot hat from 1934 exemplified timeless elegance that transcended generations. From Millinery classes teaching aspiring designers the craft to Tatler gracing their covers with exquisite creations in June 1960 - this industry continued to captivate imaginations. Luton emerged as a hub for hat manufacturing during this time period while Find the Fault card No. 17 challenged viewers' attention to detail by spotting any imperfections within these intricate designs. Millinery is not merely about hats; it represents creativity woven into fabric or felt. It tells stories through stitches and brims - tales of cowboys galloping across vast landscapes or fashionable women striding confidently down city streets. With each new design comes an opportunity for self-expression – an invitation to embrace one's own unique style while honoring centuries-old craftsmanship passed down through generations.