Early hats were probably made from the same materials current hats are made of: wool and/or hair, either from beaver or other animals. In this article I found from 1799, discussing the use of stiffening agents before they discoverd shellac could be used for that, there is mention of "... die...
The Sunday hats.
Courtney by Dalton
Borsalino Rutenio
Penumbra panama
Dalton
Barbisio Ticino
Valensy
Penumbra panama again
A bit later today. Had a sitting yesterday with four friend to make a dent in this row of bottles. We did admirably but didn't finish all of them.
Thanks, Gary. There's something about a real book that's special. Digital is fine for convenience sometimes, but it can't replace the real thing for me.
That is a gorgeous one, Marcel.
Thank you, Robert. There are several traders who specialise in books in different languages.
Superb hat, Steve.
Thanks, Joe. Rocking the Knox twenty there I see.
Grazie, Daniele. Deventer is always worth a visit. Thy're known for their Dickens Festival mid-december as well.
Good to see it in...
Late to the game today. That is because I visited the annual Deventer bookmarket today and had to leave early. I believe it is the biggest one of its kind in Europe and I try to go each year. Here's an impression:
The hats then.
Dunlap
Cavanagh homburg
Dalton
Penumbra
Dunlap (again)...
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