This is a beautiful ivory straw hat fro the fashionable 40s'! The crown is open at the top. The partial brim is upturned at the front and folded into a creative shape. Behind the brim there is a bouquet of purple and pink fabric flowers, leaves and stems. The wartime 40’s saw a huge variety of hats that were suitable for any face shape, hairstyle or personal preference. Throughout the war & on both sides of the Atlantic, elaborate creations brightened dreary utility fashions, brought about by rationing. The only items not rationed were hat materials. Explosions of feathers, veiling & artificial flowers were popular. Label: JEANNETTE MILLINERY SHOP - Cincinnati This is an authentic piece of fashion history! This hat is in wonderful vintage condition & has been lovingly preserved among over 1300 vintage hats we have collected for 40+ years. Feathers, straw, furs, flowers & veils are fragile, given their age. Mannequin not for sale.