Milliners Collection

Window Shopping for Hats
A variety of hats on stands atop hat boxes are displayed against an upholstered back- drop in a fashionable milliners shop. Two ladies in hats admire the display

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

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

Working women, c. 1725. Creator: Ceruti, Giacomo Antonio (1698-1767)
Working women, c. 1725. Found in the Collection of the Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia

Working women, c. 1725. Creator: Ceruti, Giacomo Antonio (1698-1767)
Working women, c. 1725. Found in the Collection of the Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia

The Milliner, 1894. Creator: Félix Vallotton
The Milliner, 1894

The Milliner, 1894. Creator: Félix Vallotton
The Milliner, 1894

Hats for autumn
Showcasing the latest range of hats available at Gorringes. Date: 1939

A woman buying hats from a hatmaking family, 18th century. 1791 (engraving)
7234860 A woman buying hats from a hatmaking family, 18th century. 1791 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Milliners making hats, early 19th century (engraving)
3245477 Milliners making hats, early 19th century (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

The 20-seat Daimler bus for Doncaster, Edenthorpe, Hatfield and Thorne (new village). When Ernest Parish started running on a route between Doncaster and Armthorpe

West End Hat Co, advertisement (chromolitho)
7153654 West End Hat Co, advertisement (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: West End Hat Co, advertisement)

Seals of the guilds of Bruges, 14th Century (chromolitho)
7173192 Seals of the guilds of Bruges, 14th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seals of the guilds of Bruges, 14th Century)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Modiste; Milliner; Putzhandlerin (engraving)
7196729 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Modiste; Milliner; Putzhandlerin (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modiste; Milliner; Putzhandlerin)

Mitchell and Hunter, Tailors and Gentlemens Outfitters, Hatters, and Hosiers, Exchange Street, Norwich (engraving)
7179918 Mitchell and Hunter, Tailors and Gentlemens Outfitters, Hatters, and Hosiers, Exchange Street, Norwich (engraving) by English School

The Orphan Milliners (engraving)
7179877 The Orphan Milliners (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Orphan Milliners)

Counter Irritation (engraving)
7177960 Counter Irritation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Counter Irritation)

The Millinery Shop, 1879 / 86. Creator: Edgar Degas
The Millinery Shop, 1879/86

Millinery Shop, 1905, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Perkins Harnly
Millinery Shop, 1905, 1935/1942

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

Having a hat made at Maison Nouvelle, Paris (colour photo)
3098696 Having a hat made at Maison Nouvelle, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Having a hat made at Maison Nouvelle, Paris)

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)

Judging from Appearance, number 76 of Busbys Humourous Etchings
CHT171323 Judging from Appearance, number 76 of Busbys Humourous Etchings, engraved by Thomas Busby (fl.1804-21) 1828 (coloured engraving) by French School

Millinery shop workers. Women in lowcut muslin dresses trying on hats, holding a hat box, fixing feathers to a headdress and reading a notebook at the counter

J As Shorters, tailor, trade card (engraving)
731578 J As Shorters, tailor, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: J As Shorters, tailor, trade card)

The Strike Of The Swimming Pools (Girls) Of The Milan Tailoring And Millinery Workshops (Colour Litho)
2798563 The Strike Of The Swimming Pools (Girls) Of The Milan Tailoring And Millinery Workshops (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Caricature of the fashion for large hats, 1786 (coloured engraving)
CHT171326 Caricature of the fashion for large hats, 1786 (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; English

Advertisement for Milsum & Austin, silk mercers, linen drapers, milliners and fancy warehousemen, 89-90 High Street
5997313 Advertisement for Milsum & Austin, silk mercers, linen drapers, milliners and fancy warehousemen, 89-90 High Street, Eton, Berkshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Interior of Venetian Shop, 1777 (etching)
810339 Interior of Venetian Shop, 1777 (etching) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Young American woman trying on hats at a French milliners (colour litho)
6001509 Young American woman trying on hats at a French milliners (colour litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Modist (oil on panel)
995669 The Modist (oil on panel) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Thousands of tailors on strike in New York face the policemen fiercely in the street... (colour litho)
2815515 Thousands of tailors on strike in New York face the policemen fiercely in the street... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A day at a hat factory (engraving)
605068 A day at a hat factory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A day at a hat factory: the hat battery, or kettle, with men employed in wetting, rolling)

Advertisement, 1907 (litho)
5991064 Advertisement, 1907 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement in Souvenir of The Oxford Historical Pageant, Commemoration, 1907 (Cheney)

Milliners shop window (b / w photo)
6032020 Milliners shop window (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milliners shop window)

Advertisement for Hill Bros. Millinery Goods with an interior view of the main saleroom
NYH185401 Advertisement for Hill Bros. Millinery Goods with an interior view of the main saleroom (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Mrs Mary Lewis at her home in Alum Rock Road, War End, Birmingham, engaged in manufacturing carnival hats for A. S. Burton Ltd fn Water Orton, Warwickshire. Feburary 1949

AMERICAN GIRL FRENCH HAT
An American girl tries on a selection of fashionable, broad brimmed hats trimmed with ostrich plumes in a Paris Milliners. Date: 1909

WINDOW SHOPPING FOR HATS
A variety of hats on stands atop hat boxes are displayed against an upholstered back- drop in a fashionable milliners shop. Two ladies in hats admire the display. Date: 1930s

Milliners Date: 19th century

Milliners at Work
Milliners Date: 19th century

SAINT CLOUD MILLINERS
Boaters, bonnets and other hats displayed in a milliners at Saint Cloud, Paris Date: 1908

At the Milliners, 1881. Creator: Edgar Degas
At the Milliner s, 1881

Straw hats return to favour, 1930, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Straw hats return to favour, 1930, (1933). Workers at a milliners with piles of straw boaters. Luton, the centre of the straw hat industry

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

The Seamstresses, 1894. Found in the Collection of Zornmuseet, Mora

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"Window Shopping for Hats: Exploring the World of Milliners" Step into the enchanting world of millinery, where hat manufacturing and creativity intertwine. Journey back to Luton, a hub for exquisite headwear craftsmanship that has captivated fashion enthusiasts for centuries. As autumn approaches, immerse yourself in the allure of hats designed specifically for this season. Transport yourself to 18th-century England as you witness a woman indulging in her passion for hats from a renowned hatmaking family. The delicately engraved scene from 1791 showcases the timeless elegance and artistry that defined this era. Continue your voyage through time to early 19th-century London, where bustling workshops reveal milliners meticulously crafting their masterpieces. These engravings offer a glimpse into an industry driven by skillful hands and boundless imagination. While exploring the rich history of millinery, stumble upon unexpected surprises like the iconic 20-seat Daimler bus serving Doncaster's surrounding villages. A testament to how even transportation played its part in connecting customers with their beloved hatmakers. Marvel at vibrant advertisements from West End Hat Co. , brought to life through chromolithography techniques that highlight both style and sophistication. Witness seals of Bruges' guilds dating back to the 14th century, showcasing how millinery was deeply rooted in tradition across different cultures. Discover fascinating insights into this captivating profession through engravings depicting Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Modiste; Milliner; Putzhandlerin - shedding light on various aspects within this creative realm. Venture beyond just hats as Mitchell and Hunter's engraving reveals their expertise not only in headwear but also tailoring and outfitting gentlemen with utmost finesse. This multidimensional approach highlights how they were integral parts of fashion establishments during those times. Finally, be moved by "The Orphan Milliners, " an evocative engraving portraying resilience amidst adversity – a testament to the unwavering spirit throughout history.