THE TILBURY.
This Hat is bold in appearance, but full of character: Indeed, there is so much of the whip in its general outline, that it can never, with propriety, be worn but as a driving Hat.
Lloyd's Treatise on Hats, with Twenty-Four Engravings / Containing Novel Delineations of His Various Shapes, Shewing the Manner in Which They Should Be Worn...
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About This Book
A practical handbook that catalogs a variety of hat shapes, offering clear visual descriptions and advice on how each should be worn. It matches individual styles to different face shapes and body types, explains positioning and effect, and notes age and size considerations. A technical section lays out the hat-making process, materials, and rules for preservation, while chapters describe the customs and regulations of journeymen hatters and other trade practices. The text is accompanied by engraved plates that illustrate the distinct forms and recommended wearing manners.