One of the many fashion finds in Proquest’s Vogue Italia Archive.
September 15 is National Felt Hat Day! Check out the evolution of the felt hat over time in the archive of Vogue magazine (U.S. edition). Find a full color page image format, from the first issue in 1892 to the present, with monthly updates for new issues.
Vogue Archive is part of ProQuest within the GoWYLD.net resources. Select ProQuest from the Browse Database by Title. On the main page, select Databases from the navigation bar at the top. Scroll down to select The Vogue Archive.
A search for felt hat will result in sketches and photos from 1892 to the present. From 1898, when “Felt is now raised to the highest pinnacle of millinery smartness for day wear, forenoon especially,” to the return of the “pale felt hat” in 1940 with the suggested way to wear your felt hat — if you are young, pushed back and if you are older, pushed slightly forward.
We also have access to The Vogue Italia Archive. Launched in 1964, it is recognized as the least commercial and most artistic edition, with a tradition of innovation and bold treatment of current issues & events) Search: cappello di feltro.
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