Eleven Steps in the Making of Men's Hats

[skyvue]

I thought this might be of interest to some here:

http://image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.19605946.jpg

It's said to be from a 1930s encyclopedia published by F. E. Compton & Company.

Once it's loaded, click on it again to see it full-size.

 

[Feraud]

#9, steamed, sponged, and ironed.

Good old fashioned steam.

 

[Jfala]

heat & steam...

 

[feltfan]

Nice find

I like how they emphasize the machines
in the process. As we look back, it's the
hand work that seems impressive.

 

[PabloElFlamenco]

I like how they emphasize the machines
in the process. As we look back, it's the
hand work that seems impressive.

...yes, in those days "machines" were looked up at. Sorta reminds me of something happened to me in Algeria, me asking "are these oranges treated with chemicals?" Reply: "of course they are, Sir!".