Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Hats! - the 3 Muses Challenge

Hats is the theme for the Three Muses Challenge this week. This is a photo of my mother (or my grandmother). I would really appreciate it if someone knowledgeable about vintage styles would tell me about what year this type of hat was worn. That way I could maybe figure out who it is in my picture.






I also have a picture of Mrs. Sallie Rhea, an ancestor on my father's side. Her hat looks like a fruit bowl.








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  1. NettyAugust 17, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Beautiful pictures Faye. Sorry cannot help you on the hats as it would only be a guess. x

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  2. JanetAugust 17, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Hi Faye, your lovely photo looks as though it was taken in the early 30's. Queen Elizabeth (wife of George VI and mother of present queen) wore hats like that when she visited Canada on a state visit (designed by Cecil Beaton). The fruit bowl hat looks to be earlier - Edwardian, 1900ish.

    Janet xx

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  3. peggy gattoAugust 17, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    what fun these photos are, treasures!!!
    The first looks like late 40, early 50's. I am familiar with the vintage voque magazines and this looks like a garden party hat.

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  4. KayleneAugust 17, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Wonderful hats

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  5. JudyAugust 17, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Such elegance, Faye, wonderful memory pieces!

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  6. LynnFAugust 17, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    This is just magnificent, Faye! Sure looks like a 40s or 50s (early) garden party hat, but I'm not sure. I think it's gorgeous!

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  7. DarlaAugust 17, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Great entry, I love both hats and both women wearing them.

    Darla

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  8. indybevAugust 17, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I'm still laughing at your fruit bowl comment, Faye. It's a wonderful family treasure, and we thank you for sharing!

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  9. ChristineAugust 17, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Hi, Faye. Great pictures. I voto with Janet, not only because of the hat but also for the hair and outfit.

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  10. SandyAugust 18, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Really beautiful Faye.
    Lovely photos.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    How wonderful, Faye! As soon as I saw the first photo, I thought of the Queen Mother. She was always dressed so regal. Even though I don't wear hats, I love seeing them on others.
    Very nice artwork and I love the "fruit bowl" hat~~~

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  12. Gaby Bee August 18, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Wonderful pictures, Faye! Love the hats!

    Hugs,
    Gaby

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  13. JunibearsAugust 19, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    I've only just got here Faye! I should think that gorgeous photo is your mother. It's definitely early 30's, it reminds me of a photo I've seen of my own mother.

    Beautiful work as always.
    Hugs xx

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  14. TaluulaAugust 19, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Faye, it is probably around the '30s. She looks very elegant.

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