Mad Hatter in Chicago
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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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national Hat Day
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Happy Hat Day from Madge

Well, the festivities are over and the National Hat Day decorations are finally put away for another year. One of Madge's favorite parts of this annual tradition is fellow hatters who post their photos from the day on her Facebook page.   Here's some of her Happy Hat Day favorites.Wendy in Gig Harbo...

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National hat day
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Hat Day Happiness

On National Hat Day, January 15, Madge put out a call to hat lovers to post their photos either on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtags #MadgesHatbox and #National Hat Day.  Well, Madge's followers came through with some great shots. Here are some of her favorites.Adrienne Lacava, author.  Check ...

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