Giant Historic Hats

Students in the first-year course, Visualization Studio, selected hats from the TMFD Historic Costume Collection to create oversized recreations or replicas using recycled chipboard (cardboard). After initially sketching the hats, students measured their proportions to understand the construction process. They then recreated the hats, scaling them to four to five times their original size and matching the materials. This student exhibition will feature three giant hats displayed alongside the originals, highlighting skill development, material research, and problem-solving.