Mobile Millinery Museum and Costume Archive

Fall Fave

Even though I look like my daughter 's dog in this hat - she has a golden doodle - it is my favourite fall topper.

For more kooky hats, see my book, 1,000 Hats (Schifferbooks.com).

Have a hatty day! Norma

A Single Sequin

A single silver paillette remains on this Victorian dress bonnet. (Interior view). The lace ties are a recent addition.  

For more bonnets, see my book, 1,000 Hats (Schifferbooks.com).

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If worn with a purple dress, this hat will gain you entry into a Red Hat Society meeting, but what many Red Hatters don't know, is that it wasn't always easy to find a red hat. Some considered that a red hat meant "no knickers".  

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Shoes to Match

This gorgeous feathered cartwheel, originally owned by portrait artist, Aline Banting, made its debut several decades ago at an art gallery opening. Note the dyed-to-match silk stiletto. Can you say chartreuse? 

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Feeling Blue

If I were feeling blue (I'm not!) this feathered open-crown would be just the thing to boost my spirits.  Just don't ask me to do your dusting!

Have a hatty day! Norma

Simply Spendid

This fantastic 1960s fur felt is very Audrey Hepburn.  I'd love to know who made it, but it is unsigned. The bow adornment picks up gold tones in reflected light.

For more on hats see my book, 1,000 Hats (Schifferbooks.com). 

Bargain Basement

A yellow straw from Eaton's bargain basement! This charmer retains its original price tag - $3.97, marked down from $15.00. the maker's tag from Charm Hats also hangs from the centre back, revealing the hat's style number. 

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Cozy Composition

The scalloped, trapumto-stitched brim of this late 1960s winter wonder is as soft and supple as the two tone beaver felt crown. Label: Noreen Fahsion (U.S.A.) 

To see more millinery marvels from the 1960s, see my book, 1,000 Hats.

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Daisy Mae

I am very fond of our collection of daisy-bedecked hats. This example was made in England for Eaton's. Cellophane straw is sewn in layers to produce the mushroom brim, while the high crown is made cheery by athe addition of cloth daisies with chenille centers. 

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REDdie to Wear

Red and brown feathers on a felt base from a striking 1960s bubble toque. Anonymous.

For more on hats, see my book 1,000 Hats (Schifferbooks.com).