This antique text comprises a comprehensive guide to various styles of hats, their purposes, advantages, disadvantages, and construction methods contemporary with the time of this book's original publication. An interesting and insightful text sure to appeal to those with an interest in antiquated fashion and hatmaking, this text makes for a great addition to any collection of millinery literature. Chapters contained herein are: 'Nature and Importance', 'Veils', 'Hats and Related Millinery', 'Caps', and 'Ornamental Headdress'. This text has been chosen for modern republication because of its educational value, and is proudly republished here with a new introduction to the subject.