Wednesday, March 21, 2012

"He Can't Think Without His Hat"


I don't think this quote from Beckett applies to Che but Che never seemed to be without a hat although not a fedora like this one. I found this sign in the window of Lilliput Hats which is the studio/shop of craftperson Karen Gingras, a traditional milliner who makes all her hats on site. Hopefully not a dying art!
Taking part in Signs, Signs. For more signs click here.

26 comments:

  1. I love it! I don't often expect a Beckett quote in a store-front window.

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  2. Cool -- a real life still existing milliners.

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  3. I think we don't have a milliner in our city any more. I remember one across from our local high school when I attended it.

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  4. Looks like something Kathryn Humphreys would wear when she does the sport news on City TV.

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  5. What a cool place!
    Nice hats always come in beautiful boxes. :)

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  6. i love that sign.

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  7. We have a custom hat shop here in KC. I have always meant to stop in but have yet to do it.

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  8. This looks like it would be an interesting shop. I always loved going to the millinery shop with my mother when I was a young girl.

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  9. I wonder if the quote will change over time? Maybe next time you pass it will say "If you want to get ahead get a hat!"

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  10. wonderfulwindow:)

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  11. What a great shop! I can't remember when I last saw a millinery shop. And I like hats. When growing up, no self-respecting gentleman would go anywhere without his hat.

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  12. A handmade hat? Now, THAT would be an indulgence.

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  13. Love it. Not only quoting Beckett, but still creating hand made hats. Wonderful.

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  14. I love hats. Look, a sale! And that fedora is wonderful.

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  15. It's nice to hear that there are still milliners around!

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  16. LOL, great advertising for this shop! I just hope they sell Che-style berets too!

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  17. Cool sign! Che's photo poster never change...

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  18. Looks like 'Lurking Guy' buys his hats from Lilliput Hats!

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  19. I would love to see her practice her art. I'm really not a hat person but I do admire them on other people.

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  20. It seems like a perfect quote for a hat shop!

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  21. The quote may not have been meant for Che, but it does fit! Nice find. :)

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