Wide brim hat with feather

Photographer Herman John Schmidt was born in 1872 in Auckland. He trained as a photographer before buying a Queen Street photography studio in 1905. Herman won many international awards for his portraiture work. His portfolio also includes commercial work such as this photo advertising a hat from Milne & Choyce department store

Details

Photographer: Herman John Schmidt
Model Unknown
Credit: Image courtesy of Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, 31-AD12-4
Copyright: No Known Copyright Restrictions
Designer: Unknown
Garment type: Hat
Colour: Black
Purchase location: Milne & Choyce, Auckland
Label: Milne & Choyce
Date: 1900s