The Key to Millinery Design – How to Make Smart Hats by Pier Montagna (1960s, Softcover)

Author – Pier Montagna
Technical Drawings – Ian R. Mastrup
Publisher – Max Padell
Publication Year – [1960s]
Format – Softcover
Pages – 96
Condition – Very Good – light rubbing to cover edges, light tanning to pages
Note – Weight listed includes packaging required for the item to arrive safely and undamaged

A Classic Mid-Century Guide to Hat-Making and Millinery Techniques

The Key to Millinery Design: How to Make Smart Hats is a practical and stylish manual for aspiring hat-makers and vintage fashion enthusiasts. Written by renowned milliner Pier Montagna and illustrated with clear technical drawings by Ian R. Mastrup, this guide covers the essential tools, forms, and steps for crafting fashionable hats with mid-century flair.

Why You’ll Love It:
A valuable resource for collectors of fashion ephemera, costume designers, and DIY makers. This beautifully preserved softcover offers insight into traditional millinery methods and remains as inspiring today as it was in the golden age of hat-making.