1940s Black Straw Wide Brim w/ Velvet Ribbons

Handsome wide brim black braided straw hat. Encircled with dark blue grosgrain ribbon and accented by 3 velvet ribbons in taupe and navy blue. Color: Black, blue, taupe (I’ve looked at this hat in various kinds of light, and although the ribbon & bow are blue, the hat itself still looks black to me, though I suppose it could be a very very dark blue.) Label: Lane Bryant, New York, Paris; Consumers’ Protection Label Material: Straw, velvet Marked Size: 24? Measurements: Brim Width at Front: 3.5 Crown Height: 4 Inside circumference: 22 Condition: Good condition; might use a light steaming to re-shape; some marks on bows