Cloche Hat Collection

Ice Skating in Petworth Park
A man and a woman ice skating in Petworth Park, February 1933. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N6746

The Girl with the Tattered Glove, 1909, (1935). Creator: William Nicholson
The Girl with the Tattered Glove, 1909, (1935). Woman with a rip in one of her leather gloves. The model was Lottie Stafford, a London laundress. Painting in The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge

Rue de la Paix, from Art-Gout-Beaute, pub.1924 (pochoir)
3664631 Rue de la Paix, from Art-Gout-Beaute, pub.1924 (pochoir) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Creation Martial et Armand; Creation Drecoll; Creation Premet; Creation Molyneux;)

Design for Ermine and Polecat Ensemble, from Costumes Parisien, pub.1913 (pochoir print)
3664620 Design for Ermine and Polecat Ensemble, from Costumes Parisien, pub.1913 (pochoir print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Parure d'hermine et putois); The Stapleton Collection

McCormick, Medill, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe
McCormick, Medill, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1927

Brounoff, Olga, Miss, portrait photograph, 1928 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Brounoff, Olga, Miss, portrait photograph, 1928

Atterbury, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1931 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Atterbury, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1931

Alanson, Bertram, Mrs. standing outdoors, between 1927 and 1937. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Alanson, Bertram, Mrs. standing outdoors, between 1927 and 1937

Goldbeck, Walter, Mrs. with dogs, portrait photograph, 1926 Oct. 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Goldbeck, Walter, Mrs. with dogs, portrait photograph, 1926 Oct. 18

Goldbeck, Walter, Mrs. with dog, portrait photograph, 1926 Oct. 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Goldbeck, Walter, Mrs. with dog, portrait photograph, 1926 Oct. 18

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, c1920s. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, c1920s

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, c1920s. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, c1920s

Conversation à Arcachon, between 1926 and 1930. Creator: Pierre Bonnard
Conversation a Arcachon, between 1926 and 1930. Conversation at Arcachon

Elizabeth Duncan dancer, with cat, portrait photograph, 1926 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancer, with cat, portrait photograph, 1926

Fashion: coats and suits in spring 1928
3779693 Fashion: coats and suits in spring 1928; (add.info.: Fashion: coats and suits in the late 1920s. Heading reads: Les Jolis Modeles de Manteaux et des Tailleurs qu'Amene le Printemps)

Fashion: suits in spring 1928
3779694 Fashion: suits in spring 1928; (add.info.: Fashion: suits in the late 1920s. Heading reads: Les Jolis Modeles de Manteaux et des Tailleurs qu'Amene le Printemps / Coats)

Fashion: suits in spring 1928
3779696 Fashion: suits in spring 1928; (add.info.: Fashion: suits in the late 1920s. Heading reads: Les Jolis Modeles de Manteaux et des Tailleurs qu'Amene le Printemps / Coats)

Le Miroir des Modes September 1927
3779702 Le Miroir des Modes September 1927; (add.info.: Le Miroir des Modes September 1927 fashion magazine cover. Woman in fur trimmed coat, glvoes and cloche hat.); Lebrecht History

‘New Mexico and Arizona Rockies – Land of History and Mystery, Travel by Train. 1925 Union Pacific Railways Tourism Poster featuring tourist purchasing craft ware from a Native American

Two-piece suit: jacket of dark brown velvet with fur trim, chestnut satin cloth skirt. Ensemble elegant: Jaquette de velours fonce. Robe en drap satin

Fashionable women in cloche hats and fur scarves. Mink scarf with heads and tails 93a, ermine 94, 95, 96, mink 97, moleskin 99, and necktie in beaver and ermine 98

Reflections (oil on canvas)
GLS314022 Reflections (oil on canvas) by Cadell, Francis Campbell Boileau (1883-1937); 116.8x101.6 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Casual Meeting, 1928 (oil on canvas)
1767764 Casual Meeting, 1928 (oil on canvas) by Miller, Kenneth Hayes (1876-1952); 51.4x61.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Casual Meeting. Kenneth Hayes Miller (1876-1952). Oil on canvas

"The Five O'Clock Girl", Theatre programme for the London Hippodrome, 1929 (print)
SC26340 "The Five O'Clock Girl", Theatre programme for the London Hippodrome, 1929 (print) by Chesney, Paul (fl.1925-33); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK

The Pink Dress, (pastel)
657743 The Pink Dress, (pastel) by Roberts, Lancelot (fl.1919-d.1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pink Dress. Lancelot Roberts (fl. 1919-1952). Pastel

Woman in pea-green dress with embroidered satin skirt
5893127 Woman in pea-green dress with embroidered satin skirt. by Brunelleschi, Umberto (1879-1949); (add.info.: Woman in pea-green dress with embroidered satin skirt, blue vest, scarlet tie)

Day and Night, plate 47 from La Gazette du Bon Ton depicting day and evening dresses, 1924-25 (colour litho)
CHT178751 Day and Night, plate 47 from La Gazette du Bon Ton depicting day and evening dresses, 1924-25 (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Swing, 1920s
STC171646 The Swing, 1920s by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Woman in cloche hat, sheath dress and satin top, 1913 (stencil)
5893016 Woman in cloche hat, sheath dress and satin top, 1913 (stencil) by Martin, Charles (1884-1934); (add.info.: Woman in cloche hat, crepe de chine sheath dress and embroidered satin top)

Ascot Spectators
1928: An elderly gentleman escorting two young women through the littered grouds of Ascot racecourse, Berkshire. (Photo by London Express/Getty Images)

Celanese Fashion
circa 1927: A pleated skirt made up in a horizontal striped pattern, topped with a layered cross-over jacket with shoes and hat which complement the outfit

Santa Stroud Fashions
1927: A model wearing clothes designed by Santa Stroud. (Photo by Sasha/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Tiered Dress
circa 1929: Knee length tiered dress with matching belt around the waist. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Park Fashion
June 1927: Miss Fay Marbe modelling a street outfit in front of an audience in Hyde Park. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Knee Gaiters
20th February 1928: A couple of ladies showing their knee gaiters on their stockings. (Photo by Davis/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Twenties Coat
July 1928: An example of a leather coat from 1928. (Photo by Sasha/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Home From The Sea
1927: A sailor with his wife and child waiting for a holiday train at Waterloo station. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

The Garter, (pencil and watercolour and blue chalk on paper)
823449 The Garter, (pencil and watercolour and blue chalk on paper) by Kirchner, Raphael (1876-1917); 59.5x46.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Garter. Raphael Kirchner (1876-1917)

The Zoo, 1936 (colour litho)
473457 The Zoo, 1936 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: from the series of humorous cigarette cards, Howlers, produced for Churchman s; ); English

The Flower Seller (oil on canvas)
XPG380539 The Flower Seller (oil on canvas) by Fischer, Paul (1860-1934); Private Collection; Danish, out of copyright

Copenhagen Tram
BON41487 Copenhagen Tram by Fischer, Paul (1860-1934); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Danish, out of copyright

The Red Carnation, (oil on board)
650831 The Red Carnation, (oil on board) by Reid, Robert (1862-1929); 90.1x60.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Red Carnation. Robert Reid (1862-1929). Oil on board

Portrait of a Lady (oil on canvas)
NOO367897 Portrait of a Lady (oil on canvas) by Wigley, William Edward (1880-1941); Private Collection; Photo eJohn Noott Galleries, Broadway, Worcestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Cover for the music score, She had her hair cut, 1924 (litho)
CHT183165 Cover for the music score, She had her hair cut, 1924 (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two women having tea and dressed in designs by by Jean Patou and Beer
5902960 Two women having tea and dressed in designs by by Jean Patou and Beer, from Art-Gont-Beautepub. 1924 (pochoir print) by French School

L to R: Aileen Riggin, Gertrude Ederle, Helen Wainwright
DGC446556 L to R: Aileen Riggin, Gertrude Ederle, Helen Wainwright, Three American Olympic Swimming Champions, 1924 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Advertisement for Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes, pub. 1900 (colour litho)
2652863 Advertisement for Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes, pub. 1900 (colour litho) by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

A Young Beauty, (oil on canvas)
1197567 A Young Beauty, (oil on canvas) by Lynch, Albert (1851-1912); 62.5x50.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Peruvian, out of copyright

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"The Cloche Hat: A Timeless Fashion Statement Through the Ages" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of fashion with the iconic cloche hat. This stylish headpiece, popularized during the early 20th century, has left an indelible mark on history. In William Nicholson's masterpiece, "The Girl with the Tattered Glove" from 1909, we catch a glimpse of a woman donning a delicate cloche hat as she exudes elegance and grace. Fast forward to 1935, where another artwork titled "Ice Skating in Petworth Park" showcases a winter scene complete with women sporting these fashionable hats while gliding across the ice. Reflecting its popularity among women of all walks of life, Boscawen Street in Truro, Cornwall becomes our next destination. In both images captured during different periods - one from the 1920s and another after 1922 - we witness ladies strolling confidently along this bustling street adorned with their beloved cloche hats. Moving onto more intimate moments captured by artists such as William Nicholson and others like him; "Casual Meeting" transports us to 1928 where two friends engage in conversation under sunny skies. One can't help but notice how their outfits are perfectly complemented by their chic cloche hats. Not limited to paintings alone, even theatre programmes embraced this trend. The London Hippodrome's production of "The Five O'Clock Girl" proudly featured actresses wearing these fashionable accessories on its printed cover from 1929. But it doesn't end there. The versatility of the cloche hat is further showcased through various mediums such as pastels and lithographs. From "The Pink Dress, " featuring a lady adorned head-to-toe in pink hues including her matching hat; to La Gazette du Bon Ton's plate depicting day and evening dresses for every occasion; each piece highlights how this timeless accessory effortlessly elevates any ensemble.