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Miss Moss Millinery

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Miss Moss Millinery

I specialize in making ladies historical hat wear.... and much more! Welcome!! My name is Susan and I am the proprietress of Miss Moss Millinery.

I am working on my masters in history and I recently retired from the military after 20 years of honorable service - so I am a veteran based business. I have been seriously studying millinery since about 2003. I have my own original historical hat pieces that I have collected over time and study. I love to visit museums like the Smithsonian and Shippensburg Fashion Museum to study original period

hats. All of my hats are made from scratch - that does include the actual form itself. I do not buy hat blanks and decorate them - so, I use hat blocks to form the base. I have studied millinery techniques and have been educated by some outstanding artists. My main focus is my research for hats and historical millinery. I strive to produce a historically correct head piece and because of this, I provide all of my historical work with documentation. However, I really enjoy making fun modern pieces like steampunk, and fascinators - and just creating works of art. Pieces for the casual everyday to the unique event you are sure to be noticed in! I have made a hat for the Royal Ascot! There is no limit! No two hats are ever the same, and each one is unique, one-of-a-kind. To me each hat has its own personality and should speak to you. I take pride in what I make and I love what I do. I love to learn and constantly try to improve my craft and learn more. I don’t think one should ever stop seeking knowledge. I do hope you enjoy looking at my page and love the pieces as much as I do!

“During the 18th century, milliners took the hat-making art out of the home and established the millinery profession. Today, a ‘milliner’ defines a person associated with the profession of hat making. In the 18th century however, a milliner was more of a stylist. Traditionally a woman’s occupation, the milliner not only created hats or bonnets to go with costumes but also chose the laces, trims and accessories to complete an ensemble. The term ‘milliner’ comes from the Italian city of Milan, where in the 1700’s, the finest straws were braided and the best quality hat forms were made.”1

1. Vintage Fashion Guild, The History of Women’s Hats http://vintagefashionguild.org/fashion-history/the-history-of-womens-hats/ (accessed 30 October 2013).

05/16/2018

Hello! I'm not sure if anyone is still following this page or not. However, just in case I wanted to pass: I had hoped to get back into hat making this year but, alas it looks like it will not happen. I have no idea when I will get back but, I will post an update when ever I do. Thank you to all!

09/19/2016

These two pictures that I have set as my cover photo's are of ladies that requested hats from me for two separate time periods. They both made their own attire and they had these photo's taken. It was an honor to have worked with them.

04/04/2015

03/04/2015

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MissMossMillinery?ref=hdr_shop_menu
Check me out on Etsy

Hello out there! Welcome to Miss Moss Millinery and thanks for checking out my shop! I specialize in ladies historical hats and I do a lot of

01/28/2015

Red hat ladies hat - the bottom is purple... but it keeps coming out blue when I take the pictures. There is also a fun mini mad hatter top hat for St. Pat's. Also, a mini mad hatter top hat - black and white tux style!

01/24/2015

A funky black and green top hat! Bam!

01/24/2015

A mini Mardi Gras top hat fascinator! Woop!

01/13/2015

a few more....

01/11/2015

Some Valentines - or little party fascinators...lots of events these can be worn for....maybe a wedding, or tea... fun stuff!

01/07/2015

Mad Hatter Hat

01/01/2015

I just want to wish everyone a wonderful New Year!! Thank you for all of the support of Miss Moss Millinery and the friends I have made though my shop and love of hats! I hope to make many more fun pieces this next year and hope to dazzle you or at least put a smile on your face with what I come up with! Have a VERY Blessed New Year!

12/13/2014

Some of my latest for the holidays! Come check me out on etsy!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MissMossMillinery?ref=hdr_shop_menu!

11/17/2014

I really want to take a minuet and thank everyone who has been into the shop here in Gettysburg and supported my business and enjoyed my work. I love making hats and it has been so much fun for me when a lady finds that one (or more) special hat that was meant just for her. Having the shop has been a fun venture and I have learned a lot. I will always make hats and continue what I love. I hope you will continue to follow me of FB and have fun looking at my new pieces that I come up with. I am going to have a more online presence through Etsy.com and maybe other sites in the future. I'll keep ya posted! I have met some outstanding people and have had a lot of fun having my shop - I hope you did too!! Maybe I'll see you down in Virginia!!

11/15/2014

Honey and Bee Photography / Dress made by Heather Dawson
https://www.facebook.com/duchesscollectionvic
Hat by Miss Moss Millinery. ;) This was such a fun project working with Heather. I feel so lucky to have been part of this project. She is such an amazingly talented seamstress! Check out her on Facebook!!

11/14/2014

Tomorrow is the kick off to Remembrance Day Weekend here in Gettysburg! Stop by and see me at the shop before I move to VA. I will have chili, sides, cake, coffee and cider. I have a few hats and scarves if you are spectating the events to keep your ears warm - and I have a lot of beautiful hats for the lady reenactor. Remember my hats are entirely hand made from the base up. I take a lot of time with each piece, not to mention research and only use quality materials. This would also be a great time to do some holiday shopping and to support the small businesses while doing so. So stop in and say hello - warm up and get some tasty eats! See you this weekend!!

11/03/2014

Hello everyone! I wanted to let you know that I will be closing the shop in Gettysburg after Remembrance Day weekend and moving back down to Newport News, Virginia the end of the month. I will not be closing my shop I am just relocating. I will continue on Face Book and on Etsy.com - https://www.etsy.com/shop/MissMossMillinery?ref=hdr_shop_menu
If you need anything just let me know. I will continue to make hats. I love it too much to stop. :)
Come on by while I'm still at my shop here in Gettysburg if you need anything. I have a lot of wonderful winter hats, Civil War hats, ball pieces, fascinators, WWII ladies hats, Ren Faire, Steampunk, pocket watches, cloches, masks, newsboy, hat pins, millinery supplies, scarves, collectibles, and much, much more!! I would like to take the time to thank all that have supported me and my business and continue to do so. It means so much to me, and a love it when that special hat is found for the right person. I hope to continue doing what I love to do as long as there are people out there that still love to wear hats and keep their funky individual flair! Be out of the box and your own unique individual. Remember - hats are making a comeback! Look around and see all the cool hats out there. :)

10/28/2014

More super duper fun hats an masks!! Come check it out!

10/10/2014

alligator steampunk! get your gator on.

09/27/2014

A wee bit of what I have been working on lately.

08/15/2014

A couple of my latest...

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Newport News, VA
23608

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 5pm
Thursday	11am - 5pm
Friday	11am - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 7pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

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