Hat Shop Collection

Coco Chanel (1883-1971) as a milliner, from Le Grand Mode a l Envers
CHT187705 Coco Chanel (1883-1971) as a milliner, from Le Grand Mode a l Envers, 1919 (colour litho) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

Lock & Co Hatters, the world oldest hat shop established in 1676, St James Street, London, England

The Hat Shop, 1892. Creator: Henry Tonks
The Hat Shop, 1892

Fashion Plate (London Fashionable Full Dress), 1812. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (London Fashionable Full Dress), 1812. From The Lady's Magazine

Le Chapeau qu'on rapporte de Paris, 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le Chapeau qu'on rapporte de Paris, 1844. The hat brought back from Paris. T'as beau dire que ce chapeau-la fera beaucoup d'effet a Landerneau!...quatre vingt cinq francs

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

Le chapeau qu'on rapporte de Paris, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le chapeau qu'on rapporte de Paris, 19th century. Foreigners in Paris - The hat brought back from Paris

A conformateur, a head-measuring device invented in France by Alli-Maillard seen here being used to take measurements of a customers head at Scotts the Hatters at their Old Bond Street premises in

Hat shop, Covent Garden, London, England, UK

La Bonnet Rouge or John Bull evading the Hat Tax, pub. 1797 (handn coloured engraving)
2966816 La Bonnet Rouge or John Bull evading the Hat Tax, pub. 1797 (handn coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chez la Modiste, ca. 1910. Creator: Maurice Delcourt
Chez la Modiste, ca. 1910

Woman holding a hat in her hand, c. 1885 (pastel on paper)
3061125 Woman holding a hat in her hand, c.1885 (pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 48.8x63.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Parisienne de 1810
LLM461496 Parisienne de 1810 by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parisienne de 1810. Illustration for Yester-Year - Ten Centuries of Toilette from the French of A Robida by)

18th Century hat shop in St Jamess (b / w photo)
3637426 18th Century hat shop in St Jamess (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 18th Century hat shop in St James s)

The Almighty Dollar and How to Get Rid of It (colour litho)
2795346 The Almighty Dollar and How to Get Rid of It (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Almighty Dollar and How to Get Rid of It)

"This is a real beauty, said the little woman"(engraving)
2813219 " This is a real beauty, said the little woman" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " This is a real beauty)

A Street in the Fifteenth century showing the construction of a Tower, (colour litho)
CHT274915 A Street in the Fifteenth century showing the construction of a Tower, (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Green Hat (Le chapeau vert), 1896. Creator: Felix Vallotton
The Green Hat (Le chapeau vert), 1896

La Modiste (The Milliner), 1894. Creator: Felix Vallotton
La Modiste (The Milliner), 1894

Hat box filled with tools and materials from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994
Hat box without lid made from a pasteboard bottom printed in cream and gold stripes, and clear plastic sides. Mae Reeves (1912-2016)

Loveseat from Maes Millinery Shop, 1900-1950. Creator: Unknown
Loveseat with late Baroque style carved wooden frame and red velvet upholstry. The loveseat has curved front legs with trifid feet and splayed back legs

Hat shop window, c1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Hat shop window, c1952. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Marss hat shop at the Nieuwendijk in Amsterdam, 1893. Found in the collection of Groeningemuseum, Bruges

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]

Hat Shop, 1913. Artist: Macke, August (1887-1914)
Hat Shop, 1913. Found in the collection of the Stadtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus, Munich

The Vatican Hatter, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Vatican Hatter, 1874 - who looks very like Pope Pius IX - shows the new Archbishop of Westminster a cardinals hat and apologises that he hasn t got one to fit Dr Manning

The Milliner, 1900 (board)
XIR60286 The Milliner, 1900 (board) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 61x49.3 cm; Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi, France; French, out of copyright

Cap Vendors Shop, Canton, from China in a Series of Views by George Newenham Wright
XJF397689 Cap Vendors Shop, Canton, from China in a Series of Views by George Newenham Wright, 1843 (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Step into the world of timeless elegance at The Hat Shop, established in 1892 by the visionary Henry Tonks. This iconic establishment stands as a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship that has adorned heads for centuries. If you're seeking a piece of history, Lock & Co Hatters is your destination. Established in 1676 on St James Street, London, this legendary hat shop holds the title of being the oldest in the world. Prepare to be transported back in time as you explore their exquisite collection. Nestled amidst the vibrant streets of Covent Garden lies a charming hat shop that captures both tradition and modernity. Here, hats become works of art that reflect individual style and personality while paying homage to England's rich millinery heritage. Transport yourself to revolutionary times with La Bonnet Rouge or John Bull evading the Hat Tax, an enchanting hand-colored engraving from 1797. This captivating artwork tells a tale of defiance against oppressive taxation through whimsical imagery. In Worcester's picturesque Friar St stands an enchanting half-timbered building housing an 18th-century hat shop. Step inside and let history embrace you as you browse through meticulously crafted headwear reminiscent of days gone by. Chez la Modiste takes us back to Paris circa 1910 when fashion was everything. Created by Maurice Delcourt, this masterpiece showcases elegant ladies adorned with stunning hats - each one telling its own story. A woman delicately holding a hat in her hand transports us further into Victorian times with its pastel hues capturing femininity and grace from around c1885. Witness Coco Chanel herself before she became synonymous with haute couture; see her journey as a milliner captured beautifully in Le Grand Mode à l'Envers (The Great Fashion Upside Down). Immerse yourself completely within black-and-white nostalgia with an awe-inspiring photograph showcasing an 18th-century hat shop nestled within the prestigious St James's district.