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Believed to be the wedding of Edith Bound and Eduard Geyer in 1886 |
In days of old, a hat did hold
A charm and grace, a tale untold.
Upon the head, it sat with pride,
A symbol of style, a dashing stride.
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Eva Pilgrim (nee Blythman) |
A gentleman's hat, so debonair,
Topped with feathers or ribbon fair.
A touch of class, a dash of flair,
A hat that spoke of savoir faire.
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Bessie and Abel Bound with Mrs Excell and Ruby Bound Estimated to be 1890 |
For ladies fair, a hat adorned,
With flowers, ribbons and lace adorned.
A fashion statement, a work of art,
A hat to captivate every heart.
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Unknown Lady, Great Aunty Eve Walker and Great Aunty Madeline Walker |
In times gone past, a hat was worn,
To shield from sun or bracing morn.
A protective shield, a shield of shade,
A hat to don on every escapade.
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Great Grandparents Mary and Ambrose Walker with horses Buzz & Silver We believe the child is Aunty Phyllis Walker - about 1930 |
Oh, hats of old, we long to see,
The elegance and grace you used to be.
Though fashion changes, trends may sway,
Your timeless charm will never fade away.
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I love the way that my grandfather, Gordon Walker, is looking at my nanna, Rita At the wedding of my Aunty & Uncle in 1965 |
So let us raise our hats up high,
To bygone days and days gone by.
For in those hats, a story told,
Of fashion style, and stories old.
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Caroline "Carrie" Warner |