Hatmaker Collection

Milliner Buyanova Tatyana Ivanovna., 1910-1919. Creator: Naz'mov
Milliner Buyanova Tatyana Ivanovna., 1910-1919. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

The Milliner, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom
The Milliner, late 18th-early 19th century

AI IMAGE - The Mad Hatter, from "Alice in Wonderland", 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - The Mad Hatter, from "Alice in Wonderland", 2023

AI IMAGE - The Mad Hatter, from "Alice in Wonderland", 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - The Mad Hatter, from "Alice in Wonderland", 2023

AI IMAGE - The Mad Hatter, from "Alice in Wonderland", 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - The Mad Hatter, from "Alice in Wonderland", 2023

AI IMAGE - The Mad Hatter, from "Alice in Wonderland", 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - The Mad Hatter, from "Alice in Wonderland", 2023

Illustration for Life of a Badly Brought Up Young Lady, 1779. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Life of a Badly Brought Up Young Lady, 1779

The Milliner, 1746. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Milliner, 1746. A seller of trimmings for hats and her client

She is my wife, not my daughter, 1827. Creator: Henry Bonaventure Monnier
She is my wife, not my daughter, 1827. Madame est mon epouse et non ma fille'. A gentleman with his young wife in a hat shop where she tries on a hat in front of a mirror

Exposition universelle: La Fabricant de chapeaux de feutre, 1867. Creator: Charles Maurand
Exposition universelle: La Fabricant de chapeaux de feutre, 1867

The Milliner and Dressmaker, 1888 (colour litho)
XCF285187 The Milliner and Dressmaker, 1888 (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; French, out of copyright. possible copyright restrictions apply, consult national copyright laws

The story of a felt hat (colour litho)
3099309 The story of a felt hat (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The story of a felt hat)

Making beaver hats, from The Universal Magazine, London, pub
540669 Making beaver hats, from The Universal Magazine, London, pub. in 1750 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Although called beaver)

Hat factory workers, Southwark, London 1841
Hat factory workers making beaver (or bever) hats at the Christy hat factory in Southwark, London. 1841

Finishing Panama Hats at Maduros Souvenir Store, Panama. Date: circa 1910s

The Hatter (engraving)
3646630 The Hatter (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hatter. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg Hirth)

Interior of a Milliner (oil on canvas)
CH402593 Interior of a Milliner (oil on canvas) by Gonzales, Eva (1849-83); 38x46.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Interieur de Modiste; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The manufacture of hats and hat designs, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et
STC243947 The manufacture of hats and hat designs, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

At the Milliner; Chez la Modiste, c. 1878 (oil on canvas)
825458 At the Milliner; Chez la Modiste, c.1878 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 19.7x12.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Milliner; Chez la Modiste)

Atelier de foule (engraving)
2781360 Atelier de foule (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atelier de foule. Illustration for La France Industrielle by Paul Poire (Hachette)

The Milliners Window, (oil on canvas)
1199560 The Milliners Window, (oil on canvas) by Henry, George F. (1858-1943); 88x54.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

17th century Mens Hatter
A mens hatmaker at work at his bench. Date: 17th century

Hatters, milliners and tailors... 1871. Creator: Unknown
Hatters, milliners and tailors...1871. Hatters, milliners and tailors, some of whom are sitting cross-legged and sewing in the traditional way, but on centre left a sewing machine has been introduced

Straw hat factory, Luton, Bedfordshire, 1930. Artist: Fox Photos
Straw hat factory, Luton, Bedfordshire, 1930. Luton was the centre of the straw hat industry. The hats became fashionable again in 1930 after the Prince of Wales wore one

The Rival Milliners, 1770. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

A Milliners Shop; Mrs Monopolize, the butchers wife, purchasing a modern head dress, 1772. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

A Milliners Shop, 1787
A Milliners Shop. 1787. From Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseud Emily Morse Symonds]. [London, 1905]

Woman making a hat from wood shavings, German-occupied France, April 1941

Making silk hats, 1867. The hatter is covering a hat frame with black silk. To his left on the bench is an iron for smoothing out the fabric

Making beaver hats, 1841. Although called beaver hats, a certain amount beaver fur was only used in the most expensive examples. In most others, rabbit fur was used

Making beaver hats, 1835. Although called beaver hats, a certain amount of beaver fur was only used in the most expensive examples. In most others, rabbit fur was used

Making beaver hats, 1750. Although called beaver, little or no beaver fur was used. According to quality, nap on felt fabric was made of mixtures of beaver, musquash or rabbit fur, and cotton wool

Hat Maker. Manufacture of beaver hats by felting material in a kettle (background) and blocking (shaping) the hat and brushing the pile. Although called beaver, little or no beaver fur was used

Milliner Furnishing a Hat, 1898. Artist: Edgar Degas
Milliner Furnishing a Hat, 1898. From a private collection

Edwardian group in garden at Offerton Lane, Stockport - William Battersby the hatmaker stands behind his daughter Edith at the right of the picture

A Milliners Shop, published in 1787 (hand coloured etching)
XYC153901 A Milliners Shop, published in 1787 (hand coloured etching) by Kingsbury, Henry (fl.1750-98) (after); 38.7x51.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; British

HATTERS, 1568. Hatters making hats of wool felt. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, 1906. A millinery class. Photograph, 1906, by Frances Benjamin Johnston

NEW YORK: MILLINER, 1889. Corralling a customer outside a millinery on Division Street in New York City. Pen-and-ink drawing, American, 1889

AMERICAN MILLINERY, c1885. Millinery and dry-goods store advertising poster

Panama Hat makers in Indonesia - the hats are made from the plaited leaves of the Carludovica palmata plant, known locally as the toquilla palm or jipijapa palm Date: circa 1904

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Step into the world of hatmakers, where creativity and craftsmanship intertwine. In "The Milliner and Dressmaker, 1888, " a vibrant lithograph captures the essence of an era filled with elegance and style. A glimpse into history reveals "The story of a felt hat, " depicted in another colorful lithograph that showcases the intricate process behind its creation. Travel back to London in 1841, where diligent workers laboriously craft beaver hats at a bustling factory in Southwark. Witness their dedication as they meticulously shape each piece, ensuring perfection for their discerning clientele. From afar lands comes the artistry of Panama Hats, skillfully finished at Maduros Souvenir Store in Panama. The delicate touch required to complete these exquisite pieces is evident as nimble fingers weave together strands of straw with utmost precision. "The Hatter" engraving transports us to an enigmatic realm where imagination reigns supreme. This depiction invites contemplation on the mysterious nature of those who bring headwear dreams to life. Enter an enchanting interior captured on canvas—an intimate glimpse inside an artist's sanctuary—the milliner's workshop. Here, ideas take flight as designs are sketched and fabrics carefully selected; it is here that magic happens. Delve deeper into this world through pages from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Arts Industriels et Agricoles—a treasure trove revealing both traditional techniques and innovative hat designs—showcasing how this craft has evolved over time. In "Atelier de foule, " an engraving depicts a bustling workshop teeming with activity—a testament to collaboration among artisans united by their shared passion for creating headpieces that transcend mere fashion statements. Through "The Milliners Window, " we peer into a captivating scene—an array of hats displayed like works of art—each one telling its own unique story while enticing passersby with promises of transformation and self-expression.