You might try posting your query on the Costume Society of America
website, or in their newsletter.  There are museum, reenactment, and
theatre types in their member  The website address is
www.costumesocietyamerica.com

Pat Roath
Historic Costume Care
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Mary Ames B. Sheret wrote:
>
> I am looking for a source for inexpensive, women's felt hats to be used in
> a hands-on millinery activity. (Kids decorate the hats, you see.) I've
> looked at Amazon but they are rather expensive. I have a source for straw
> hats but they tend to fall apart rather quickly with repeated use. Any
> ideas for felt hats, i.e. in the late 19th century styles? Theater sources?
> Thank you.
>
> Mary Ames Sheret
> Curator of Collections/Exhibits
> Southern Oregon Historical Society