Hats

by Desire Smith

Over 350 color photographs depict a magnificent array of fashion hats from the early 19th century to present day, including the earliest known American straw bonnet. The hats are presented chronologically according to primary materials; straw, felt, horsehair, feathers, silk, velvet, and flowers. Trends in hat designs, Hollywood style, Stetson hats, tips on collecting, and contemporary millinery are also discussed. The captions include specific details...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076430030X
• ISBN13: 9780764300301
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 11.3" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 15 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 10 and higher

Customer Reviews

Lots and Lots of Beautiful Hat Pictures

This book is in essence a catalog. But what a catalog it is! There are 148 pages of hat photos, divided into chapters mainly by material (straw, felt, horsehair, feathers, etc.) Each page contains approximately three close-up hat photos, with a notation of each hat's year of vintage and a short description. There is little other text, except for a one-page essay at the begining of each chapter. These are current photos of real hats from collections: a few from the 19th century, most from the early through mid 20th. There is also a chapter on contemporary millinery, which includes a few pages of text and accompanying photos on today's millinery industry. At the end of the book is a price reference for each style depicted. With photos that are large, close up, and technically excellent, this book is a visual treat for anyone interested in hats or the history of fashion.