Paper Hats Collection

Coronation - children having a street party to celebrate. Norfolk Crescent, Sidcup photographer: John Topham colourised from original black & white image 2 June 1953

Wimbledon Tennis Championships. The audience watch the game, on this hot day. Some people have made paper sun protective hats out of their newspapers Picture taken 23rd June 1949

A Victorian Christmas card of a boy and a girl wearing paper hats, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603655 A Victorian Christmas card of a boy and a girl wearing paper hats, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian Christmas and New Year card of two girls about to pull a Christmas cracker, c
3603692 A Victorian Christmas and New Year card of two girls about to pull a Christmas cracker, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A toast to the King during a Christmas party in the ward room of HMS Westminster, whilst the destroyer was docked at Rosyth. 14 December 1941

Picture shows an RAF (Royal Airforce) party for children of Belgium, in Brussels. One of the airmen is dressed up as Father Christmas

Picture shows the childrens street party in Mawson Street, Ardwick Green, a suburb of Manchester, celebrating the coronation of George VI

Christmas party for Nelson Street Kids in Ladywood, Birmingham. The party was the climax to eight weeks of fund raising by customers of the Nelson public house

Playtime E EFor new north road Baptist church holiday club helpers Jenny Lockwood (back left) and Clare Rushworth (back right) and some of the 50 youngsters have been attending sessions at a church

Guest at a Christmas party given by Liverpool Child Welfare Association at their Copperas Hill headquarters, Liverpool. Where a 100 of the citys most needy children were entertained

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Paper Hats: From Victorian Celebrations to Joyful Street Parties" Step back in time to witness the joy and merriment of children celebrating momentous occasions with paper hats. In a captivating photograph taken by the Sidcup photographer at Norfolk Crescent, we catch a glimpse of children donning their handmade paper crowns during a coronation street party. The excitement is palpable as they revel in the festivities. Fast forward to the scorching heat of Wimbledon Tennis Championships, where spectators seek respite from the sun while eagerly watching matches unfold. Amongst them, some sport colorful paper hats, adding a touch of whimsy to this prestigious event. Travel even further back in time through an enchanting Victorian Christmas card depicting two cherubic figures wearing delicate paper hats. This charming lithograph from 1880 transports us to an era when such accessories were cherished symbols of holiday cheer. Another delightful scene unfolds on yet another Victorian Christmas and New Year card, showcasing two girls poised for laughter as they prepare to pull apart a festive cracker. Their anticipation is mirrored by their matching paper hats that add an extra element of fun and surprise. In HMS Westminster's ward room during a Christmas party fit for royalty, officers raise their glasses adorned with miniature paper crowns in a heartfelt toast to the King. Such celebrations remind us that even amidst duty and service, moments of joy are treasured. The spirit extends beyond borders as evidenced by an RAF party held for Belgian children in Brussels. Amidst war-torn times, these young ones find solace and delight under makeshift decorations including vibrant paper headgear. Closer to home but no less spirited are scenes captured at Mawson Street's lively children's street party in Ardwick Green or Nelson Street Kids' heartwarming Christmas celebration in Ladywood, Birmingham. Paper hats become emblems of unity and shared happiness among communities coming together during special occasions.