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HISTORICAL MILLINERY

'I have had the great pleasure of knowing Alison for twenty five years and worked closely with her in professional theatre for fifteen of those. In all that time she has demonstrated her exceptional skills as a craftswoman and milliner with impeccable finish, good taste and creativity and totally reliable, Alison has never missed a deadline. Since expanding into special occasion millinery and headpiece design and production as 'Alison Mary Millinery' she has further shown her exquisite delicacy of touch with wit and charm that clearly gives joy to all her clients.'

STEPHEN SNELL - Former Head of Wardrobe and Costume Designer at Leeds Playhouse

A group of men in military uniform and two ladies in long dresses are stood together on red stairs.

FELT, STRAW AND FABRIC COVERED HATS -
'THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE'
DESIGNER - Francis O' Connor
LEEDS PLAYHOUSE

A woman in a black hat and coat is stood with a man behind her.
A woman in an army outfit and hat against a dark background.

FABRIC COVERED 1940'S STYLE HAT -

'TWELFTH NIGHT'

DESIGNER - Colin Richmond

LEEDS PLAYHOUSE

1940's STYLE ARMY CAP

'BLONDE BOMBSHELLS'

DESIGNER - Stephen Snell

LEEDS PLAYHOUSE

A purple feather hat is displayed on a mannequin head.

FEATHER AND STRAW HAT -

'TRIAL BY JURY'

DESIGNER - Gabrielle Dalton

OPERA NORTH

Side view of a lady wearing a small black headpiece and grey suit.

1950's STYLE VELVET COVERED BUCKRAM HEADPIECE -

'THE DUCHESS OF MALFI'

DESIGNER - Leslie Travers

LEEDS PLAYHOUSE

A woman in a yellow hat and coat is holding a phone next to a woman in a patterned dress.

1940'S STYLE FELT HAT -

'ANNIE'

DESIGNER - Colin Richmond

LEEDS PLAYHOUSE (Photos by Manuel Harlan)

Four large hats covered in flowers are displayed on white mannequin heads.

VARIOUS FABRIC COVERED HATS -

'MY FAIR LADY'

DESIGNER - Paul Wills

SHEFFIELD CRUCIBLE

 

Side view of a peach coloured large hat with a bow is displayed on a white mannequin head.
A man in a check suit is stood next to a woman in a black hat and coat pouring a drink.

1930'S STYLE FABRIC COVERED HAT -

'THE THIRTY NINE STEPS'

DESIGNER - Mike Britton

LEEDS PLAYHOUSE

A white pleated fabric bonnet is displayed on a mannequin head.

1940'S STYLE FELT PERCHER HAT -

'TRIAL BY JURY'

DESIGNER - Gabrielle Dalton

OPERA NORTH 

A woman in a black and white dress and hat is holding a lit cigarette.
A red and gold three pointed hat is displayed on a white mannequin head.
A tall black hat with a gold buckle is displayed on wooden hat block.
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