Vintage Hats and Bonnets 1770-1970 Identification Value

[Ellene Meece]

Vintage Hats and Bonnets 1770-1970 Identification Value by Susan Langley and John Dowling. Hardcover (404 pages) 1999.

Amazon.com describes this book: "For centuries the hat has reflected the mood of its wearer and the spirit of its time. Hats are the crowning glory, the pinnacle, the grand finale of an outfit.

Vintage Hats & Bonnets is a time machine that follows the evolution of fashion from 1770 to 1970. The chapters are organized by decades and each has an historical overview, fashion overview, and hat descriptions, including information on materials, milliners, and designers of the day. Plus there's information on care, repair, and proper storage of hats. Just a few of the famous designers portrayed are Fortuny, Pengat, Patou, Olanvin, Paquin, Lelong, Schiaperelli, and Mary McFadden. 2004 values. REVIEW: This book, published in 1998, has been well received by vintage clothing collectors. Presented in a unique way, the book chronicles the history of hats and bonnets, accompanied by vintage photographs of women wearing the items. A must-have for collectors of vintage hats and clothing.”

Also available at Grandma's Treasures Online.

[Ellene Meece]

Forgot to say that you get this lovely bonus with the purchase of this book!