Murderous Millinery: A brief look at the fashion for feathered hats in the early 20th century

In the early years of the twentieth century, the hat was the single most important fashion accessory—no respectable woman would go out during the day without one—but, by 1910, it was also increasingly the most controversial. Bird feathers were the most coveted decorations for the wide, expansive hats then in fashion. Dubbed “murderous millinery” in … Continue reading Murderous Millinery: A brief look at the fashion for feathered hats in the early 20th century