Into the green

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Very Well Mind tells us the following about the color green:

“Typically, green symbolizes life, fertility, renewal, and resurrection. Green is a mix of yellow (which symbolizes glory and energy) and blue (which relates to God and the heavens).”

Let’s take a look at some gloriously, heavenly hats in green with Hattingdon. She looks absolutely wonderful.

Cara Lampshade Hat in gorgeous green. Hattingdon Horses.
Cara Lampshade Hat.

Leah Hattingdon classic hat in with gorgeous butterfly in white.
Leah Classic Hat.

CeeCee Mod Hat.

Ivy Hattingdon classic hat in two gorgeous shades of green with ivy leaves in pristine white.
Ivy Classic Hat.

Ilona Fashion Hat.

Splash Classic Hat.

The hat coming up is a vintage beauty from 2016, and very possibly the pièce de résistance of Hattingdon’s entire collection of green hats. Vivian named the hat Susannah. Isn’t she sweeeeeet?

Susanna Picture Hat.

We hope you love this collection. It is a knockout! Come back and see us soon. —Hattingdon.


Hattingdon & Co in Hattingdon's signature brown.

“A Hatful of Smiles”

Splash back in black

Splash classic hat trio in blue, orange and lime green.

Updated 09.22.22 at 12.20 am & 09.15.25 am.

Hello there. Vivian whipped up a new classic hat design and called it Splash. It is inspired by the work of renown creative artist Jackson Pollock. She recently renamed the design Jackie Splash in honour of Mr Pollock. You can use either one.

Splash Classic in black updated 2025.
Jackie Splash in Black. ©Vivian J Grant.

Vivian has always been a huge Pollock fan. Take a look at some of the the work of this fascinating artist.

Jackson Pollock

Jackson Pollock was an influential American painter, and the leading force behind the abstract expressionist movement in the art world. During his lifetime, Pollock enjoyed considerable fame and notoriety.

Jackson Pollock’s greatness lies in developing one of the most radical abstract styles in the history of modern art, detaching line from color, redefining the categories of drawing and painting, and finding new means to describe pictorial space.

Even more than a century since his birth, American “splatter artist” Jackson Pollock still provokes heated debate about the very definition of art. Was a man who placed a canvas on the floor and dripped paint straight from the can actually creating a work of art? Watch WBUR.org »

Here are a few examples from this exciting, groundbreaking artist. The first is Vivian’s all-time favourite.

By © JACKSON POLLACK

By © JACKSON POLLACK

By © JACKSON POLLACK

He worked in black and white as well.

By © JACKSON POLLACK

Wonderful. By the way . . . have some fun creating something of your own. Go to Interactive Paint-Drop Animation at http://www.jacksonpollock.org/»

Happy Classic Hat Monday.


Hattingdon H Logo in her signature brown.

Happy Nat’l Umbrella Day

Reva Hattingdon umbrella hat featured image.

We didn’t think Hattingdon would have a hat for National Umbrella Day . . . . then we came across this. What a hoot! The design has been updated and renamed Splash.

Splash Hattingdon Umbrella Hat
Splash Hattingdon.

The Umbrella

The umbrella’s origins can be traced back more than 3,000 years to China, Egypt, and other ancient civilizations. It was first developed as protection from the sun and was a symbol of status, held by servants over royalty and others of high rank. Feathers, leaves, paper, and silk were all used as coverings, some of which were oiled or varnished to make them waterproof. The ribs were originally made from cane, and later, whalebone, but in the 1800s, steel began to be used for the ribs and oilcloth for the covering, which made the umbrella much stronger. Farmers Alamanac » See also UmbrellaHistory.net »

Umbrella Trivia

1830
Umbrella Shop
One of the earliest umbrella shops opens at New Oxford Street in London, England.
1928
Pocket Friendly
Hans Haupt’s portable umbrellas hit the market.
1964
Film Star
The umbrella features as a vital prop in the movie “Mary Poppins”.
2008
Rihanna’s Catchy Song
Rihanna releases ‘Umbrella,’ one of her most well-known songs ever.
Source: UmbrellaHistory.Net. Image updated July 17, 2023.

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Hattingdon letter H logo in Hattingdon brown.

© Vivian J. Grant

Updated 2.12.22