Private View Day At The Royal Academy - Miss Eva Castle seen arriving at the Private view of the Royal Academy this morning. A fashion note is ***** by her by her flat "pancake" hat, worn straight on the head, the crown of which is covered with ermine tails. She also wears ermine tail ear-rings to match. Many famous personalities are today attending the private view of the Royal academy, which opens tomorrow. Fashionable hats were worn at Royal Academy which opened today. This is a "pancake" one with ermine tails on top and matching ear-rings. April 29, 1955. (Photo by Fox Photos).