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Flashback Edition – Spring Hats from 1951

Hats MagazineMadge has an extensive collection of Hats Magazines ranging from the 1950s to 70s.  Hats Magazine, established in 1876, was the trade publication for milliners, hat manufacturers, and suppliers.  We're highlighting a fun issue from 1951 which happened fall on the  75th anniversary of th...

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A Chicago Mad Hatter

A Chicago Mad Hatter

Since starting her vintage business, Madge has made some amazing connections. The one closest to her heart is all her wonderful new friends in the world-wide hat-loving community. A big part of that community is the Mad Hatter Society on Facebook, a very passionate group of m...

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Hats Magazine December 1960
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Season Greetings from Hats Magazine

Madge reached into her collection of vintage magazines and found this gem from the December 1960 of Hats Magazine.  We couldn't resist celebrating the season with this amazing cover hat by Don Marshall.    The very breathless description follows:  
This towering cloche welcomes the new season with a...

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