Friday, July 3, 2015

Canada And The Art Of The Milliner or History Of The Hudson's Bay Company And The Beaver Hat

William S. Walker, Milliner Extaordinaire has done it again!  He researched, designed and installed a new display right in the hall by the Pacific Street entrance of The Roundhouse.  With the background of a detailed historical map sent from Toronto's head office of Hudson's Bay, William has added Beaver Hats in different variations as well as others, feathers, hat molds, fabrics, bands, photographs, and so many other tools for making hats throughout history.


William S. Walker, Master Milliner, and Designer (Black Hat)  
and friend and set-up assistant, Robert Danielson (Purple Hat) 
holding black hat for Stephen James, friend and second set-up assistant


Go through the front entrance of The Roundhouse, 
on Pacific, to see the new window display

The tools and the processes






Two who will draw everyone's attention to this fabulous display are: 
Percy Nacario and Cyndy Chwelos, Roundhouse Staff enthusiasts, 
wearing hats by William S. Walker





The beautiful Hudson's Bay on Granville Street!

Below photos by Dianna Drahanchuk

Dianna Drahanchuk wearing a feathered fascinator!




Dianna Drahanchuk in one of William's beautiful hats!

William demonstrated his hats and hat making techniques at the ART MART, July 4th at The Roundhouse.  Much more information at http://www.walkermillinery.com.

Raise your hats to William S. Walker, and come over to The Roundhouse and ask about that fabulous new display.

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