Hat Library (1954)

Hat library in Baker Street, London. M/S woman putting hats into millinery steriliser. She closes door . M/S woman pressing hat. C/U hat on model’s head. Various C/Us women’s hats for hire. They are of various styles with feathers, flowers and veils - all very elegant! Various shots woman sitting in front of dressing table mirror with assistant standing by her side, the woman is trying on hats. The woman chooses a wide brimmed hat. The woman takes off hat, puts her own on and then fills out lending form. C/U woman writing in book. M/S woman walking out of shop with parcel. Camera following woman as she walks out of entrance and down street. The library was started by Lily Arlen and Esther Jeffries. Note: newspaper article and Hat Library brochure on file. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://ww