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Hell's Half Acre

December 10, 2014

From the images I've uncovered, it's clear that my grandmother Hilda and her sister Winifred were avid hikers.

A Family Day at Saltair Beach & A Vintage 1910s Swimsuit

June 11, 2014

Another gem of a family snapshot. The photo was taken July 31st 1917 at Saltair Beach. All Dad's side of the family. Details from the back of the card: 2nd row center - lady with glasses - Alice Vince Pinborough. 2nd row Hilda E. Pinborough - far right holding Walter H. Pinborough. Front row - John V. Pinborough at far right.

In an old steamer trunk - we also found what we believe is the swimsuit that Alice was wearing in this photo.

Hilda wearing A Quinley Cosmopolitan Classic wool felt hat with velvet flowers and feathers.

Fantastic vintage pink hat from the 1930s or 1940s with a velvet bow and silk flowers.

Doeskin Blue Wool Hat

NRA Off White Cotton Hat

Inside reads: NRA Code. M'Pr'd Under Mill'y Code Authority Size 23.

The NRA Blue Eagle label dates from 1933-1935 only. It was a voluntary program covering many consumer goods and was initiated by FDR. It was declared unconstitutional in 1935. This is the famous ‘Blue Eagle’ Label, seen only 1933-35 in USA.

1940s Child's Cap with Ear Muffs

Paris Department Store Hat Box

Paris Department Store

Salt Lake City UT

Paris Department Store Hat Box

Salt Lake City, UT

Rose Cloche Hat

Rose colored cloche hat from the 1920s. Velvet with beaded details. Inside hat reads: Auerbach Co. Salt Lake City UT Palmere Model Paris New York

Velvet Cloche Hat

Grandma's Vintage Hat Collection

June 1, 2014

These sweet vintage hats belonged to my grandmother (b1896-d1984). They were stored in boxes from The Paris, a department store that was located in Salt Lake City, UT and operated from the late 1800's until the late 1960s. (The images of the Paris Department store I found online but have been unable to find the original photographer's name to give them credit.)

(sold)

Some fun books on vintage hats:

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