101 years to April 1922 and a gleeful Prince of Wales, in a dapper newsboy cap, testing a Japanese fencing helmet during his tour of Japan.
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Hat From the Past
101 years to the Prince of Wales’ tour to Japan and India in 1922 which yielded this fascinating mixed culture portrait of the prince in traditional Japanese robes… and a bowler hat.
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Hat From the Past
101 years back to April 1922 and a visit by the then young Prince of Wales (future King Edward VII) to Japan. Empress Sadako’s Edwardian feather trimmed hat is a marvel, isn’t it?!
Special thanks to reader Jake for uncovering this photo. Throughout this month, we’re going to look back at numerous other hats worn on this 1922 tour of Japan and India.
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Hat From the Past
18 years ago yesterday to the most beautiful of royal bridal hats made by Philip Treacy. This one still takes my breath away. Jump over here to revisit all the hats at this wedding.
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Hat From the Past
100 years to the Prince Regent of Japan (future Emperor Hirihito) in a fedora, waiting to welcome the Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII) to the Hakone region of Japan during his 1922 visit.
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