Model for History Hats – Reenactors & Living Historians Wanted
Seeking Early–Mid 19th Century Women’s Impressions (1800–1860)
History Hats is refreshing product photos for a select group of early–mid 19th century women’s hats and is inviting reenactors, living historians, and historical costumers to help.
This is a friendly, community-based collaboration focused on historical accuracy.
Join Our Living History Project
History Hats is updating product photos for a select group of early–mid 19th century women’s hats and is inviting reenactors, living historians, and historical costumers to help. This is a friendly, community-based collaboration focused on historical accuracy.
Hats we’re photographing:
-Cottage Bonnet
-1812 Sun Hat
-1800 Sailor Hat
-1840–1850 High Brim Spoon Bonnet
-1860 High Brim Spoon Bonnet
-1860 Young Woman’s Straw Hat
Who Should Apply & What You Receive
Who should apply:
-Women portraying civilian impressions from 1800–1860
-Period-correct clothing appropriate to the era
-Willing to be photographed wearing History Hats products
-No modeling experience required.
What you receive:
-A History Hats product free of charge for participating in the photoshoot
-Feature on our website and social media
-Photo credit when applicable
How to Participate
How it works:
-Contact us with your period, location, photos of your kit, and the specific hat style you would like to shoot
-We match impressions to requested hats when possible
-The hat is shipped directly to you
-Photos are taken using simple guidelines
-Submit your images to History Hats for use on our website and social media
Interested? Email us with:
-Your name
-Period portrayed (1800–1860)
-Location
-1–2 photos of your impression
-The hat style you would like to shoot
📧 Email: HistoryHats1819@gmail.com
— The History Hats Team