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  Hat Blog
These hats have been carefully designed and manufactured so that there is no compromise in the materials, the workmanship, the fit, or the styling.
Chapter of Hats (Planchè), Hats are now worn, upon an average, six inches and three-fifths broad in the brim and cocked between Quaker and Kevenhuller.
A low-crowned broad-brimmed hat worn, esp. for travelling, in ancient Greece; (Classical Mythol.) a hat of this sort which the god Hermes (or Mercury) is frequently represented as wearing.
blog.villagehatshop.com   (9592 words)

  
  Hats and Caps - Shopperpedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
A soft felt hat with a brim and crease along the length of its crown.
A hat, usually made from felt or leather with a high crown and a wide brim, originally worn by cowboys.
A soft felt hat with a deep fold in the crown and a tapered brim.
www.shopperpedia.com /Hats_and_Caps   (639 words)

  
 boater - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Hat shapes and styles proliferated during the 19th century.
The fl bicorne hat, with a wide brim folded up on two sides, was affected by Napoleon...
It is an area of numerous lakes and marshes, and is popular with boaters, anglers, and...
ca.encarta.msn.com /boater.html   (125 words)

  
 Boater Straw dress hats Evolution
Although only certain types of summer hats are actually created from straw, and straw hat terminology differs somewhat within the hat trade, the term straws are generally used to describe a variety of summer hats including those actually made of straw, hats made from other natural vegetable fibers, and hats synthetically manufactured to simulate straw.
Boater straws are still considered one of the dressiest of straw hats, thoroughly suitable for eveningwear and formal occasions, and still preferred by some for all around wear.
The width and flange of the brim in combination with the height and shape of the crown are the primarily contributors to a straw hat's appearance and style.
www.hathistory.org /dress/straw_1.html   (433 words)

  
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To the wearer the hat was an embarrassment - to the beholder, an object of ridicule.
Wearing the hat was compulsory for all senior boys save the upper sixth, who were required to be in possession of their boaters but enjoyed the privilege of carrying them if desired.
The boater was undoubtedly unpopular among the boys, but the headmaster insisted that we wear the official school headgear whenever out of gates.
www.archivist.f2s.com /bsu/boater/boater.htm   (689 words)

  
 Straw dress hats History
Men's dress hats, such as the boater, homburg and fedora, all of which came into vogue towards the end of the 1800s, marked the emergence of a new social informality and a less rigid class structure.
The boater, a stiff straw hat with a moderately deep, flat-topped crown encircled by a petersham ribbon and a flat narrow brim, was universally popular with men and women for the country, the seaside and boating.
From 1880-1920, the boater was a requisite for the tennis court and picnic, and worn by men and women alike for casual summer wear.
www.hathistory.org /dress/index.html   (643 words)

  
 Avoid These Boating Bloopers - News - FWP
Boaters generally make common mistakes stowing their life jackets where they aren’t readily accessible on larger boats, and standing up in smaller boats.
When he reached the end of the reservoir the boater got behind the wheel, removed a rubber tie-down attached to the steering wheel, turned the boat in the opposite direction, replaced the rubber tie-down to hold the wheel and returned to the bow to drink.
The boater was cited for failing to have an observer on board for the skier and for failing to operate the boat in a safe and reasonable manner.
fwp.mt.gov /news/article_4588.aspx   (616 words)

  
 SKIMMER   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Boater hats have been made for over two hundred years and are still worn today like at national political conventions.
The boater hat can be made out of rice, wheat, rye, barley, hemp, palm, and wood chips.
Well, instead of wearing a nice snug cotton or fur hat during the summer, it would be a whole lot cooler to wear the air-cooled boater hat.
www.yumaedsupport.org /skimmer.htm   (245 words)

  
 boys' hats
John's hat is a style of sailor hat which was popular in the first two decades of the 20th century.
The crown slants upward to a lengthwise crease.
The original sailor hats worn by boys were the broad brimmed hat with rounded crowns worn by British seamen in the early 19th Century.
histclo.com /style/head/hat/hat.html   (2434 words)

  
 vintage victorian flapper cloche hat
This huge antique fl velvet early 1900s Victorian hat has all the original fl feather plumes and is in marvelous condition.
This Victorian hat is one of those huge large crowned hats made for the Gibson Girl hairdos.
An older vintage hard chipped straw boater summer vintage hat suitable for a woman or a young man. It is much more detailed than most boaters as the brim is a dark golden straw and is made up of bands of straw layered over top one another.
www.anothertimevintageapparel.com /shop_vict1920hat.htm   (1419 words)

  
 Black Straw Cowboy Hat
Her boater hat featured a stuffed gray donkey and a Purple Heart pin _ an allusion to Kerry's war service.
After the design is completed, every hat is carefully hand woven by skilled master weavers, using the finest toquilla straw available, and implementing traditional manual techniques and rigorous washing, breaking-in, pressing, coloring and trimming procedures.
The Alfonso Eudoro genuine panama hat collection is presented in a variety of weaves and styles, and while they are all styled for men of distinction, each one makes a different kind of impression.
www.alfonso-eudoro.com /black-straw-cowboy-hats.htm   (366 words)

  
 1900s straw boater vintage hat
This vintage boater hat is in excellent condition and is a size 6 5/8 which will work for a lady.
Crown is 3" and the brim is 2".
The vintage boater hat is more decorative than most as it has little curly cues all over the straw.
www.anothertimevintageapparel.com /stock_LB1.htm   (214 words)

  
 Historically accurate head wear from the Civil War era
This hat can be made of silk or silk with velvet around the crown.
Fashionable hat is trimmed with pleated ribbon; rural hat has a plain woven band.
Finished hat is trimmed with ribbon around the crown and narrow tape ties to hold hat on head.
www.bonnets.com /hats.html   (388 words)

  
 Village Hat Shop Gallery
Turner Wilcox's THE MODE IN HATS AND HEADDRESS, published in 1945, is a scholarly masterwork of headwear fashion and history.
If the illustrations are not impressive enough, reading her key words and phrases for these twenty-three chapters give some idea of the depth of her knowledge on this frequently arcane subject.
The book THE MODE IN HATS AND HEADRESS includes text for each chapter, however this text is not included herein.
gallery.villagehatshop.com /gallery   (390 words)

  
 Baron Hats - Imported Italian Straw Boater
They were called “Boaters” since the hat was originally worn by the famous Gondoliers, but usually with a long doppio nastro, in navy and red.
Being “il cappello della gente”, or “the hat of the people”, the Boater quickly became the costume hat of choice for entertainers, especially on the “people’s stage”, as in light musical’s and vaudeville.
These are Authentic Boaters, exclusively made in Italy for us, exactly as they were made over a century ago, in the “più del normale a strati” style, which is an amazingly thick and durable straw weave which will give you great Boater hat pleasure for years to come.
www.baronhats.com /straw_boater.htm   (609 words)

  
 Scala Crushable Wool Boater - Over 36 brands of hats to choose from.
A crushable winter hat is always a necessity in any wardrobe.
This boater is versatile in style and function, make it yours.
This hat been treated with TEFLON® Fabric Protector so stains or the rain won't ruin your day.
www.villagehatshop.com /scala_crushable_wool_boater.html   (216 words)

  
 Straw Boater Hats
We have been in the hat business for over 30 years, are family owned and operated, and committed to providing our customers with quality hats and unsurpassed service.
Miller Hats sells only those hats that meet our superior standards; and will therefore provide you, the customer, with years of wearing pleasure.
We stock an abundant selection of all your favorite Hat Brands; including Borsalino Hats and Caps, Stetson Hats, Dobbs Hats, Indiana Jones Hats, Charlie 1 Horse and Resistol Cowboy Hats, and Biltmore Hats.
millerhats.com /boater_index/boater.html   (290 words)

  
 Liquid Life Festival Wild Adventure Water Sport Whitewater Kayaking Stag Weekend Hen Weekend
Entry will be on a first in first served basis and entry will be confirmed only upon receipt of entry fee.
There will be no seeding in any category and all heats will be drawn out of the hat.
All boater X races will be knockout with the first two places advancing to the next round.
www.liquidlife.co.uk /boaterx.html   (316 words)

  
 Straw boater hat, school girl (schoolgirl) hat or butcher's hat - from Party Pants UK
Straw boater hat, school girl (schoolgirl) hat or butcher's hat - from Party Pants UK about us home products sales links site map
Straw boater hat, St. Trinian School Girl hat.
Hats, accessories, hen night stuff, school disco, hawaiian beach party stuff etc.
www.partypants.co.uk /hats/straw-boater-schoolgirl-hat.htm   (85 words)

  
 History Lab Artifact Database   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Description: A straw boater hat with unbound edge.
Hat band of fl ribbon, leather sweat band, lined with net.
Inside hat inscribed "trademark American manufacture" with a picture of two eagles next to a crest.
www.historylab.org /afdb/afdb-display.asp?no=46   (35 words)

  
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The change from the tight dress coat, silk cap and kid gloves of an undergraduate at Cambridge, to the loose duck trowsers, checked shirt and tarpaulin hat of a sailor, though somewhat of a transformation, was soon made, and I supposed that I should pass very well for a jack tar.
There was a complete "hurrah's nest," as the sailors say, "everything on top and nothing at hand." A large hawser had been coiled away upon my chest; my hats, boots, mattress and blankets had all fetched away and gone over to leeward, and were jammed and broken under the boxes and coils of rigging.
He was nearly as dark as an Indian, with a large Spanish hat, blanket cloak or serapa, and leather leggins, with a long knife stuck in them.
www.boater.com /books/mast/mast.txt   (21060 words)

  
 Buy female hats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The felt england cowboy hat includes a red sequin trim and a Material England logo Badge.
A coloured cowgirl hat with pink braids. Cowgirl writing is in silver on front of hat
Hat with attached scarf and scull & cross bones logo
www.thelaughingstock.co.uk /acatalog/Female_Hats.html   (205 words)

  
 Straw hat 3302 Straw hat
Costa Rica, woman in straw hat looking out to sea, rear...
Portrait of a woman wearing a straw hat
High angle portrait of a woman in a straw hat
www.fotosearch.com /photos-images/straw-hat.html   (184 words)

  
 Jabot's Vintage Boutique -- Men's Hats
Gray wool felt hat with fl rope band, Ski pins and 1.5" brim X 5" high.
Gray felt hat with gray rope band, feather and 2" brim X 5" high.
Tope felt hat with green rope band, ornament and 1.5" brim X 4.5" high.
jabotsboutique.com /mhats.html   (335 words)

  
 sur la tête Bonjour Boater - Over 36 brands of hats to choose from.
Durable twisted seagrass straw has been crocheted into a functional and stylish hat.
This boater comes with a suede chin cord to secure the hat on your head if windy weather is in the forecast.
The seagrass straw tie or cord around the crown helps to adjust the fit.
www.villagehatshop.com /surlatete_bonjour_boater_straw.html   (269 words)

  
 The Costumer's Manifesto:
Hat of sable trimmed with ribbon, by Caroline Reboux, said to have been worn by the Empress Eugenie, 1865-1870, French.
Boater hat with flowers, Madame Suzy, 1946, French.
Straw hat with flowers, Aage Thaarup, late 1960's, English.
www.costumes.org /TRAVEL/00pages/uktour/2002uktourvandahats.htm   (338 words)

  
 Men's Early 1900's Straw Boater Hat w/Box
It is still hard to find a straw hat and box together in such good condition, especially since they are so fragile.
The hat looks as though it has never been worn.
This pristine men's pressed straw boater hat is an "Adam Aristocrat" and it is size 7 1/8.
www.antiques-internet.com /colorado/swspirit/dynapage/IP668.htm   (369 words)

  
 Italian Straw Boater Hat
Sometimes called Straw Sailor Hat, or Skimmer, this durable, high quality hard Straw Boater hat is blocked into the classic boater shape in Italy.
This is the famous Straw Boater hat worn by politicians and stylish men alike after the beginning of the last century.
A special flexible stitch pattern between the supple sweat band and the hat allows this boater to fit better on your head.
www.berkeleyhat.com /strawboater.html   (227 words)

  
 Griffin Trading Company - Haberdashery, Luggage & More   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
This hat does have some age as the straw has taken on a golden patina.
This stylish old Beaver Skin Top Hat is in very good condition.
There are some minor wear on the brim and top of the hat.
members.aol.com /griffintc/Haberdsh.htm   (118 words)

  
 Become.com - Shop results for boater hat
This faux-fur boater hat is lined with the softest plush to keep you warm in style.
GENUINE G.I. Attn all sailors, boaters or Navy Swabs - this is for you!
G.I. Attn all sailors, boaters or Navy Swabs - this is for you!
www.become.com /shop?q=boater+hat   (194 words)

  
 Millerhats Table of Contents
Wild West Charlie 1 Horse Straw Cowboy Hats
Stetson Silver Belly 30X El Patron Cowboy Hats
Stetson Silver Belly 100X El Presidente Cowboy Hats
millerhats.com /contents.htm   (306 words)

  
 Straw Boater Hats
To Go To Page 1 Of 2 Of The Miller Classic Straw Boater Hats Collection.
Click On Any Hat Below And Go Directly To That Hat In The Catalog.
[ Customer Service Hours ] [ How To Size Your Hat ] [ Privacy Policy ] [ Return Policy ]
www.millerhats.com /boater_index/boater.html   (290 words)

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