Brim Collection (page 4)

Fashions for spring 1912
Three women models wearing attractive hats that are eminently suited for the sping of 1912. Date: 1912

Fashion for the moment 1913
Women models wearing the latest fashionable straw hats, with flowered wreaths, bird of paradise plumes and embroidered ribbon. Date: 1913

Fashionable womens clothing 1913
Women models wearing simple white chiffon tunic frocks with floral edging. (Top hat), is made from straw with a small brim composed of many little roses

Advert for Condor hats 1930
Advertisement for Condor Hats, the epitome of style featuring a striking hat in the finest Balibuntal with an edge of Panamalac. 1930

Dr N P Jewells wife and children, Seychelles, WW1
Dr N P Jewells wife Sydney and three children, John, Norman and Norah, in the Seychelles -- a photograph sent to him while serving in East Africa during WW1. 1915

Sydney Jewell with her first-born son John. circa 1900s

Robert Baden Powell, English soldier
Robert Baden Powell (1857-1941), English soldier and founder of the Boy Scouts, seen here in scout uniform. circa 1900

Woman in a dinner party dress
Woman in a pale pink dinner party dress and an elaborate feathered hat. 1827

Tailor-made suits for the races 1912
Tailor-made fashionable clothing, single breasted wrap-over jacket with single or double buttons and hobble skirts. Date: 1912

Dresses by Marcel Rochas fashions 1930
Dresses by Marcel Rochas fashions, showing three elegant women in leisurewear at the Lido. 1930

Woman in historical costume on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Susi - with straw hat and gardening tools. 1950s

Susi - with broken straw hat. 1950s

Fashionable ascot frock 1933
Woman wearing a fashionable Ascot frock designed and carried out by The White House of 51 New Bond Street. It is expressed in white organdie, patterned with pastel black

Modes for the Riviera sunshine, 1931
Fashions for wearing on the French Riviera. Above is a frock of pale eucalyptus green hopsack and a jacket of the same light woollen material in a deep shade of myrtle

Womens hats of 1926
Creations by Lewis, three styes of hats for summer 1926. Date: 1926

Summer skirt and jacket by Elsa Schiaparelli
Illustration of a summer skirt and jacket designed by Elsa Schiaparelli, in black crepe, tight to the hips, cunningly folded across the front, a violin ornament at the high throat

Caricature of Arthur McKee Rankin, Canadian actor
Caricature of Arthur McKee Rankin (1844-1914), Canadian actor active in America, especially California. He toured England with Joaquin Millers play, The Danites, which was performed at Sadlers Wells

Little Folk Misfitz - Goosey Goosey Gander. Date: circa 1910

Woman police officer helmet, Stanley uniform, London
Aerial view of an early Metropolitan Police female officers helmet, part of the Stanley Uniform introduced in 1919. The helmet was made of cork and hard felt, with a large badge on the front

Group photo, women police officers in uniform, WW1
Group photo, women police officers in uniform, Women Police Service (WPS), on security duty at a Munitions Factory during the First World War. Also included are a military officer and a terrier dog

Group photo, women police officers in uniform
Group photo of women police officers in uniform during the early days of the Women Police Service (WPS). Date: 1910s

Two early women police officers in uniform, the one on the left wearing sergeants stripes. Date: 1910s

First Railway Women Police, Darlington, WW1
Group photo of First Railway Women Police, stationed at Darlington and employed by the North-Eastern Railway Company during the First World War. Date: 1915-1918

Group photo, munitions factory workers, Hereford, WW1
Group photo of women munitions factory workers in Hereford, together with two early women police officers, including Lilian Maud Newell (back row, towards the right)

Early woman police officer, WW1
Early woman police officer, member of a special womens patrol set up at the start of the First World War. Date: circa 1914-1915

Early woman police officer with three WaFs, WW1
Early woman police officer (second left), member of the WPS (Women Police Service) formed at the start of the First World War, with three other women in WaF uniform. Date: 1914-1915

Early woman police officer, Mrs M B Crowle
Early woman police officer, Mrs Mary Beatrice Crowle, one of the first members of a special womens patrol set up at the start of the First World War

Early woman police officer, Lilian Maud Newell, WW1
Studio photo of an early woman police officer, Lilian Maud Newell (b. 1890), who joined the force at the start of the First World War. Date: 1914-1915

Early woman police officer, possibly Mary Allen. Date: 1914

Alice Cornwell, early woman police volunteer, seen here in uniform in a studio photo. Date: 1910s

Group photo, seven early woman police volunteers, including Alice Cornwell (back row, first left). Date: 1914

Women recruits for police jobs lined up
Women recruits for jobs with the Metropolitan Police in London lined up in uniform wearing armbands with the initial WPSR (probably standing for Women Police Service Recruit). Date: circa late 1910s

Sub-Inspector Barnett with women applicants
Sub-Inspector Barnett at Metropolitan Police headquarters, receiving applications from women to work for the London police force. Date: circa late 1910s

Women police officers, one on horseback
Women police officers in uniform, one on horseback (Eva Christy) and one on foot (Nina Boyle). Date: circa 1910s

Women applicants for police jobs lined up
Women applicants for jobs with the Metropolitan Police in London lined up, some of them already in uniform. Date: circa late 1910s

Women staff officers, Metropolitan Police, London
Group photo of women staff officers, Metropolitan Police, London: D Meeson Coates (Chief Inspector), Miss St John Partridge, M Damer Dawson (Chief Officer), Ms Allen (Chief Superintendent)

Women Police Service (WPS) uniform dated 1916, when women first began to join the London police force. Date: 1916

Alexander Dickson
ALEXANDER DICKSON botanist, at work with his microscope : A primrose by the rivers brim, no simple primrose was to him, it was a good deal more. Date: 1836 - 1887

Male Costume 1375
Hood with liripipe, cape-like garment buttoned on the shoulder, pattens, hood, ermine shoulder cape, fur- lined gown, hat with peaked brim, piked shoes. Date: circa 1375

French Costumes 1477-80
Woman: mantle, gown with a square neckline, hat with a floppy brim. Men: hat with a round crown & the brim turned up at the back, gown, doublet & jacket with hanging sleeves. Date: 1477 - 1480

English Costume C15Th
Men: cap with turned up brim, chaperon with liripipe, hose, short houppelandes ( one with dagged sleeves). Woman: fur- trimmed gown, hanging sleeves, high-crowned bonnet headdress Date: 15th century

English Costume C14Th
Woman: mantle, sideless surcoat, wimple & goffered veil. Men: gipon, girdle & pouch, parti-coloured hose, piked shoes, cap with up- turned brim, armour. Date: 14th century

Costume - Women 1780s
Lavinia Bingham (1762 - 1831), Countess Spencer wearing a white dress & neckerchief (fichu) and a black belt. Her hat has a broad, soft brim, her hair is dressed in soft curls. Date: 1780s

Green Cloche & Scarf
A rosy young blonde woman in a fetching green cloche hat with an upturned brim and trimmed with a red rose. She also wears a long floral print scarf. Date: 1920s

Cloche Hat & Tie
A pretty young woman in a blue dress with white collar & a soft red tie wears a cloche hat with a soft brim. Date: 1920s

Young woman in red and gold cloche hat
A young woman with large eyes and bright red lips wears a coat with a fur collar and a red and gold cloche hat with a miniscule brim. Date: 1920s

New Year - the Reality
How fashionable Parisians actually see the New Year in (picture 2 of 2) Date: 1904

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"Brimming with Style: A Journey Through Time and Fashion" Step back in time to 1965, where a Marimekko hat adorned the heads of fashion-forward individuals, adding a touch of flair to their outfits. During World War I, four pioneering women broke barriers as early police officers. Their uniforms featured brimmed hats that symbolized their authority and dedication to serving their communities. In 1881, women embraced the great outdoors while donning wide-brimmed hats for sun protection. These accessories not only shielded them from harsh rays but also added an elegant touch to their attire. Muriel Dawson's captivating artwork captured a little girl's innocence as she played in a garden, her straw hat shielding her face from the warm sunlight. In 1925, a lady stood gracefully amidst blossoms wearing an exquisite brimmed hat. This accessory epitomized sophistication and femininity during the roaring twenties. Traveling afar brings us to Morocco, where we encounter a woman from the mountains proudly showcasing her traditional headwear—a brimmed hat reflecting cultural heritage and resilience. The Union Jack Hat & Scarf became iconic symbols of British patriotism. Worn by many during celebrations or chilly days alike, they showcased national pride with every fluttering brim. David Wright's artistry immortalized beauty through his depiction of a woman in a white bikini accentuated by her stylish sunhat—a perfect ensemble for sunny beach days. Turning back time once more takes us to May 1913 when women's clothing exuded elegance. Wide-brimmed hats were essential accessories that completed fashionable ensembles with grace and charm. Edith Smith made history as the first female police officer in the UK. Her uniform included an authoritative yet chic brimmed hat—an emblem of progress and equality breaking gender norms within law enforcement.