Straw Hats: Their history and manufacture

"Straw Hats: Their History and Manufacture" by Harry Inwards is a journey through the world of straw hats, beginning with their ancient origins and moving through history to explore manufacturing secrets and style changes. Long ago, people started using plants to protect their heads, and this book looks at how that simple idea turned into a whole industry. It highlights different places, like Florence and Luton, that were important in making straw hats better. From the early days of hand-made hats to the introduction of machines, you'll learn how straw hats were made and how fashion influenced their design.