2026-06-29T04:23:26Z https://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/hat-memorabilia?commentId=6485913%3AComment%3A269335&x=1%236485913Comment269335&feed=yes&xn_auth=no tag:hatacademy.com,2020-02-05:6485913:Comment:269335 2020-02-05T04:33:29.962Z Elaine Mergard https://hatacademy.com/profile/ElaineMergard

<p><iframe width="475" height="475" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3GUFL_blxh8?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> </p> <p>Milliners know when they discover a gem in a thrift shop or have a slow seller on the shelf, it is all about a recycle... as the possibilities are endless!</p>

<p><iframe width="475" height="475" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3GUFL_blxh8?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> </p> <p>Milliners know when they discover a gem in a thrift shop or have a slow seller on the shelf, it is all about a recycle... as the possibilities are endless!</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2019-06-03:6485913:Comment:260996 2019-06-03T06:16:03.250Z Elaine Mergard https://hatacademy.com/profile/ElaineMergard

<p><iframe width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BtSGSnf_Arg?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> </p> <p><span>Ex-serviceman John Pickworth is an expert milliner. His three-in-one creation sets a fashion novelty. A hat that can be worn in three different ways.</span></p>

<p><iframe width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BtSGSnf_Arg?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> </p> <p><span>Ex-serviceman John Pickworth is an expert milliner. His three-in-one creation sets a fashion novelty. A hat that can be worn in three different ways.</span></p> tag:hatacademy.com,2018-09-17:6485913:Comment:247284 2018-09-17T02:27:52.389Z Elaine Mergard https://hatacademy.com/profile/ElaineMergard

<p><a name="swim" id="swim"></a></p> <p>Swimming caps &amp; a water wig!</p> <div class="video-container"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AKbb2MN-yLs?wmode=opaque" width="475" height="267" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> </div> <p><br/>Would you wear one of these?</p>

<p><a name="swim" id="swim"></a></p> <p>Swimming caps &amp; a water wig!</p> <div class="video-container"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AKbb2MN-yLs?wmode=opaque" width="475" height="267" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> </div> <p><br/>Would you wear one of these?</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2017-02-18:6485913:Comment:202074 2017-02-18T03:03:23.177Z Elaine Mergard https://hatacademy.com/profile/ElaineMergard

<p>Dream Bonnets... <br/> <br/> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z0MamrnMA6A?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque" allowfullscreen="" width="100%" height="350" frameborder="0"></iframe> </p>

<p>Dream Bonnets... <br/> <br/> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z0MamrnMA6A?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque" allowfullscreen="" width="100%" height="350" frameborder="0"></iframe> </p> tag:hatacademy.com,2016-10-19:6485913:Comment:189256 2016-10-19T08:31:42.993Z Ivana Howcroft https://hatacademy.com/profile/IvanaHowcroft

O,this project is very dear to me - Gave me idea to recreate to original size and scale of millinery block developed in collaboration with Owen Morse-Brown (Guy Morse Brown Hatblocks UK)and finaly hat itself! ( and this blocks now available from GMB hatblocks now)…

O,this project is very dear to me - Gave me idea to recreate to original size and scale of millinery block developed in collaboration with Owen Morse-Brown (Guy Morse Brown Hatblocks UK)and finaly hat itself! ( and this blocks now available from GMB hatblocks now)<br /> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/289734051/milliners-of-etsy-off-to-the-races?ref=shop_home_active_21" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/289734051/milliners-of-etsy-off-to-the-races?ref=shop_home_active_21</a><br /> And in mustard colour:<br /> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/454138482/mustard-mini-hat-percher-hat-millinery?ref=shop_home_active_16" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/454138482/mustard-mini-hat-percher-hat-millinery?ref=shop_home_active_16</a> tag:hatacademy.com,2016-10-18:6485913:Comment:188948 2016-10-18T05:56:38.780Z Elaine Mergard https://hatacademy.com/profile/ElaineMergard

<p>The timeless tilt! <br/> <span>"On the Continent Dame Fashion is having a tilt at the forward tilt and high back."</span></p> <p><iframe width="100%" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0IsEzIH5ip4?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> </p> <p></p>

<p>The timeless tilt! <br/> <span>"On the Continent Dame Fashion is having a tilt at the forward tilt and high back."</span></p> <p><iframe width="100%" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0IsEzIH5ip4?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> </p> <p></p> tag:hatacademy.com,2016-01-21:6485913:Comment:167236 2016-01-21T16:34:18.189Z Barbara Potter https://hatacademy.com/profile/BarbaraPotter

<p>Adorable! Brings back memories of my dear aunt who had bathing caps just like these.</p>

<p>Adorable! Brings back memories of my dear aunt who had bathing caps just like these.</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2015-05-16:6485913:Comment:142528 2015-05-16T02:38:59.540Z Maree Ann DeGraw https://hatacademy.com/profile/MareeDeGraw

<p>Great little find. I always loved lilly of the valley. Used these fabulous flowers alot in the 60-70's in my bridal millinery.   </p>

<p>Great little find. I always loved lilly of the valley. Used these fabulous flowers alot in the 60-70's in my bridal millinery.   </p> tag:hatacademy.com,2015-05-16:6485913:Comment:142526 2015-05-16T01:36:01.786Z Elaine Mergard https://hatacademy.com/profile/ElaineMergard

<p>Ohhhh love it - yes 60s at a guess. I made a turn up Breton brim in 1964 with these same lily of the valley flowers sitting upwards around the whole brim and loved it.  We we were a little obsessed with these flowers in that era especially for bridal wear.</p>

<p>Ohhhh love it - yes 60s at a guess. I made a turn up Breton brim in 1964 with these same lily of the valley flowers sitting upwards around the whole brim and loved it.  We we were a little obsessed with these flowers in that era especially for bridal wear.</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2015-05-15:6485913:Comment:142438 2015-05-15T21:55:43.931Z Charmaine Mitchell https://hatacademy.com/profile/CharmaineMitchell

<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2968500118?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2968500118?profile=original" width="640" class="align-full"/></a>This is a vintage hat I purchased last year. It was made at Saks 5th Avenue Millinery Salon. I am not sure how old it is, but I suspect 1950s-60's. I really love it and was lucky to find it.</p>

<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2968500118?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2968500118?profile=original" width="640" class="align-full"/></a>This is a vintage hat I purchased last year. It was made at Saks 5th Avenue Millinery Salon. I am not sure how old it is, but I suspect 1950s-60's. I really love it and was lucky to find it.</p>