Journalist Hat

Briton Hadden, 1899, from Life Magazine Archive

This toddler is Briton Hadden (1898-1929), who grew up to be a world-famous journalist and founded Time Magazine.

Shoveling Hat

Kremlin, Russia, April 1947, from Life Magazine Archive

Half a Haystack Hat

from Life Magazine Archive

That haystack was 10 feet high until junior started braiding himself a hat.

Cheese Grater Kazoo Hat

1952, from Life Magazine Archives

I have no idea.

Contemplative Hat

from Life Magazine Archive

Calico Hats

German Children, Life Photo Archive

Jump Rope Hat

Brooklyn, NY, May 29, 1886, from Life Magazine Archive

Kids just don't wear their jumping hats anymore.

Pheasant Hat

Portrait of a Young Boy, 1605, van Zelven

I do not know whether it was wise for the subject of this painting to dress as a pheasant. That dog looks hungry.

White House Hats

Quentin Roosevelt and Roswell Pinckney

The White House

17 June 1902

Quentin, son of President Teddy Roosevelt, and Roswell, son of White House Steward Henry Pinckney, were playmates. Along with Quentin's siblings, other children of staff members, and an extensive menagerie, they made sure that there was never a dull day at the White House.

via the Library of Congress

Annushka's Hat

Annushka, 1767, by Ivan Argunov

I found this little lady and her dainty hat over at The Dutchess of Devonshire's Gossip Guide to the 18th Century. Her name is Annushka and she was a Kalmyk serf in Russia. The artist, Ivan Argunov, was also a serf belonging to the same noble family.

Pownall Family Hat

Ramona and Edna Pownall, Rochester, NY, c. 1922

This is Pete's great-aunt, Edna B. Miller Pownall, who married his great-grandfather's brother, Raymond Pownall, right after WWI. The scowling little girl in the squishy hat is Pete's first cousin twice removed, Ramona Pownall.

Spreading the News Hat

8 November 1921

via the Library of Congress

Copley Family Hat

The Copley Family

by John Singleton Copley

1776/1777

John Singleton Copley is in the back, with brushes. He stands behind his father-in-law, Richard Clarke, who holds baby Jonathan. Susanna Copley sits on the sofa, holding John Copley, while Mary Copley leans over her arm. The little girl in front is Elizabeth Copley. If you look closely, you can see that the doll on the floor on the far left is dressed just like Elizabeth, from her striped skirt to her adorable turban.

First Communion Hats

It's spring! Since spring is the season of first communions, I bring you a number of communion veils/headbands from my family.

Dorothy Champagne, c. 1930, Waterbury, CT

Meg Galante, c. 1962, Waterbury, CT

Michelle Galante, c. 1965, Waterbury, CT

Caitlin DeAngelis (on left), c. 1991, Mansfield, CT

Brighid DeAngelis, c. 2002, Willimantic, CT

18th-Century Hoodie

Miss Crewe, c. 1775, by Joshua Reynolds

Going on Strike Hats

New York City, 1916

These messenger boys are all dressed up to go on strike.

via the Library of Congress

Pink Ribbon Hat

Portrait of a Child

by Ralph Earl

probably New England

c. 1775-1800

Prams and Hats

c. 1889

My favorite of these hats is the overlarge, wide-brimmed number behind the pram on the left.

via the Library of Congress

Waiting for the President Hat

Miss Tarkington waits on the steps of the White House for a chance to see President Harding, 29 June 1922.

via the Library of Congress

Coat, Doll, and Hat

Is there a child under all that outfit?

I like this photo because the doll looks as though it has seen some hard play. My American Girl dolls used to have hair like that.