Condition photographs of the straw work Regency hat, c1800-1810
This amazing early Regency turban style hat is selling in the Department Store right now, but photographs are limited, so I want you to see that it is fragile, and probably best for restoration. As I explained in the description, I do have a list of UK textile conservation centres provided by the National Trust, that I am happy to send to you. The hat is quite stable when stuffed firmly but gently with tissue or a head block. However, once the stuffing is removed, one can fee
