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The Hat-a-Day Project, Day 83: Open Neck
| Posted at 11:01 AM on November 05, 2009 |
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The cutaway brim of this black satin picture hat allows for a chignon or simply ease of movement. For more on hats, see my book, 1,000 Hats 
The Hat-a-Day Project, Day 82: Properly Purple
| Posted at 10:57 AM on November 05, 2009 |
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This very proper white straw boater gets a bright lift from its moire silk purple band and matching veiling. A young girl's special occasion hat from the 1960s.
till tomorrow...The Hat Lady
The Hat-a-Day Project, Day 81: Straw Crown
| Posted at 10:52 AM on November 04, 2009 |
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Straw Crown
A 1960s black straw toque. Twin roses adorn a wide black grossgrain band. Unsigned.
Till tomorrow...The Hat Lady
The Hat-a-Day Project, Day 80: Satin Swirls
| Posted at 10:48 AM on November 03, 2009 |
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Satin Swirls
Unsigned stiff beaver felt beret with satin swirls and piping. I'm seeing brown and I'm thinking chocolate...hmmmm.
Till tomorrow...the Hat Lady
The Hat-a-Day Project, Day 79: Tornado
| Posted at 10:41 AM on November 02, 2009 |
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Tornado
Here's what might happen if you DO let the wind get a hold of your feathers. I think of this millinery blast from the past as a Woody Woodpecker hat. What great coloration!
Till tomorrow...The Hat Lady
The Hat-a-Day Project, Day 78: Pork Pie
| Posted at 10:36 AM on November 01, 2009 |
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Pork Pie
This is an oldie but a goodie. The grey felt is prefect for a brisk November day and the veiling protects against the wind, helping to keep the feathers from following the flocks of migrating geese.
Till tomorrow...the Hat Lady
The Hat-a-Day Project, Day 77: My Heart on my Hat
| Posted at 08:49 AM on October 31, 2009 |
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My Heart on my Hat
this Edwardian straw beauty jimgles at bit thanks to the collection of copper hearts that hang from its lengthy hat pin - one which would have required a permit in Britain at the time this hat was new. some of thhe original tulle ahs been replaced.
Till tomorrow..Boo! from the Hat Lady
Read Full Post »The Hat-a-Day Project, Day 76: Egghead
| Posted at 08:44 AM on October 30, 2009 |
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Egghead
Mid-twentieth century "eggshell" cocktail hats took their name from the cracked egg appearance of their face-framing silhouette. This one, an exotic fur. Label:Creations Madeleine, Fait a la Main (made by hand) Exclusif, 6096 BLVD Gouin.
Till tomorrow...The Hat Lady
The Hat-a-Day Project, Day 75: Calico
| Posted at 08:39 AM on October 29, 2009 |
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Calico
A priarie bonnet of pink and white calico, faded from many hours in the sun.
till tomorrow...the Hat Lady
The Hat-a-Day Project, Day 74: Blue Brocade
| Posted at 04:12 AM on October 28, 2009 |
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Blue Brocade
A beret-inspired, variation of the turban in blue brocade with gold metallic thread. anonymous.
Till tomorrow...the Hat Lady
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