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Massive fire damage at hat factory after 1906 fire, showing the extent of destruction, yet manufacture was stopped for only 6 weeks Date: 1906
Slating work on hat factory after fire in 1906, showing that some parts had been completed while others were still in ruins, but the delivery vehicle outside shows hat production was back under way
Four men in hat factory finishing room at Battersbys in Stockport, June 1906. Note the massive exposed machinery behind them and the driveshaft for it which comes through the wall. Date: 1906
Group outside engine house at hat factory in Stockport in June 1906, showing Edwardian factory work clothes. 9 out of 10 wearing hats, and two in wooden clogs. Date: 1906
Rebuilding the hat factory trimming room after the disastrous fire in 1906 had destroyed many of the buildings. Within 6 weeks production had restarted - this photo shows the work in progress to
Eritrean Man - Wearing headwear. Massawa - Eritrea - Africa
Firemen with fire engine and dogs, Surbiton, SurrreyFiremen with their Shand Mason fire engine and two dogs, Surbiton, Surrrey. One of the dogs is climbing the engines ladder. Date: 1900s
Weldons paper patterns for our troops, WW1Page of items that could be made from Weldons paper patterns for soldiers during the First World War. Garments include night shirts, a bed jacket and a flannel helmet in a balaclava style. Date: c
WW1 knitting booklet patterns, knitted helmetsInside of a First World War era knitting booklet with various patterns instructing knitters how to make woollen comforts for the troops
Two-colour turban, circa 1941A lady models a knitted two-colour turban, circa 1941. Date: c. 1941
SOME wear in England! by Katie MayerA fashionable woman in a checked dress and flamboyant hat checks her face in a compact mirror - her short skirt and matching accessories quite the thing for 1918. Date: 1918
The 1918 Girl by Edmund BlampiedSketch front cover featuring an illustration of a pretty woman trying on a new hat in the shape of the New Year, 1918. Date: 1918
Hat designs inspired by Tatlers Eve, WW1A variety of flamboyant and quirky hat designs available from Maison Lewis, inspired by the character Eve, The Tatler magazines fictional gossip columnist
How the War Affects Hat Fashion, WW1The Effect of Mars upon Venus - how the war is affecting the fashion of ladies headgear. On the left is a feminine translation of a kepi, the cap worn by French troops
War Women in the guise of men, WW1A page of various photographs showing women taking on traditionally male roles during the First World War. As well as working as recruiters and munitions workers, there is also a lady barber
The top hat as a sign of chieftaincy in Sierra Leone. The civilised mans head-dress as a symbol of sovereignty for women as well as men rulers
Mrs Benedict Birkbeck wearing a Bersaglieri hat, WWIMrs Benedict Birkbeck, formerly Jacqueline Harriet Alexander (1892-1955) wearing a Bersaglieri style hat as worn by the Italian allies. Date: 1915
Gooch hat, WWIA lady checks her reflection in a compact mirror and powders her nose while wearing a black panne hat embellished with an osprey feather by Gooch. Date: 1915
Mary Losseff (1907 - 1972) Russian singer and film actress 1937
Kleinerts viking caps advertisementAdvertisement for rubber bathing caps from Kleinert s. The model shown is Pom Pom, which is white and side-trimmed with floral rosettes. A masculine skull cap is also available for men. Date: 1950
Tatler front cover, London Season 1963 - Jean ShrimptonFront cover of The Tatler magazine, 3 April 1963, heralding the arrival of another London Season. and featuring iconic sixties model, Jean Shrimpton
Tatler front cover, Paris Collections, 1964Front cover of The Tatler featuring a model wearing a coral velour hat by Christian Dior Chapeaux at Harrods. Her make up is by Harriet Hubbard Ayer and the Chanel-inspired earrings by Adrien Mann
Romanian Couple in traditional National costume. Date: circa 1910s
Three new toque hats 1909The new lamp shade toque after the gigantic popular of the Merry Widow. 1909
Lady Fortune out to capture one more heart... Date: circa 1910s
Old Chinese Postman in Traditional attire. Date: circa 1908
Gutacher costume - South West GermanyGutacher costume - Gutach region in south western Germany - close to the border with France. Two Sisters with their (slightly distrubingly) similar offspring. Date: circa 1910s
Traditional National Costume of Croatia - Bride from Sisak. Date: circa 1920s
The Language of HatsA French postcard describing the Language of Hats !! Date: circa 1908
Norwegian Bride from Hardanger in Tradtional CostumeNorwegian Bride from Hardanger, Norway wearing traditional marital costume, including the famous crown headdress worn by the bride. Date: 1902
Pretty French Girl in Fashionable SwimwearSuperb portrait of a Pretty French Girl in a fashionable dark red Swimsuit, green scarf tied on her head and hands clasped in a slightly suggestive pose... Date: circa 1910s
Bosnian Bridesmaid with elaborate headdressBridesmaid from the territory close to Srebrenica, Bosnia Herzegovina wearing a quite sensational headdress and rather low-cut blouse! Date: circa 1910s
Italy - Meran or Merano - SaltnersSince in the earliest paradise on record poor human nature found the plucking of forbidden fruit an irresistible temptation
Portugal - Madeira - Children in traditional costume, featuring pointed red carapuca caps. Date: circa 1909
Holding on to hat in a strong breeze" Close to Shore" A striking young American beauty holds onto her hat as she stands on the shoreline in a stiff breeze. Date: circa 1915
