BREATHTAKING 1930s' BLACK STRAW ASYMMETRICAL CLOCHE + LARGE CURVED BLACK FEATHER

This is truly a stunning black straw cloche hat from the 1930s'. Two thirds of the round crown are surrounded by a wide brim, which is folded up at one side, and down at the other, creating a fabulous asymmetrical look, typical of the era. An amazing feature is the large black feather that curves upwards and back. Women’s 1930s hats were small and simple in decoration, yet their shaping was a work of art. Folded, molded, and angled felt made hats look like something out of a Picasso painting. Women’s hats in the 1930s covered the hair and were used to mysteriously cover one eye or the forehead. Cloche hats or otherwise called slouch hats were a very fitted hat usually made of a felt material that were bell shaped. The front brim could be floppy or sturdy and was used to cover the forehead and eyes. Hats were normally worn asymmetrically & slightly tilted or propped to one side of the head. Label: LANE BRYANT 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, flowers & veils are fragile, given their age. Mannequin not for sale.