DASHING 1950s' GREEN STRAW WIDE BRIM HAT + BLACK FABRIC/VELOUR FLOWERS & BAND

This is a beautiful large hat made in the 1950s' of beautiful green straw. The round crown is surrounded by a very wide brim which slants downwards. Around the crown there is a black velour band that ends in streamers at the back. Around the band there are black fabric & velour flowers. There is an elastic band attached to the inside of the hat to help keep it in place. Throughout the 1950s, ladies wore hats daily as a part of their attire as was a pair of gloves. Post war 1940’s and 1950’s saw many women choosing not to wear hats on a regular basis. To preserve its market, the millinery industry set about creating variety and extravagance. Generally speaking hats remained small and close to the head. They were now touted as the essential accessory to complete the ensemble. Alternatively, ‘pancake’, ‘mushroom’ or ‘cart wheel’ hats sat flat atop the head reviving turn of the century styles. There is no designer label, indicating it was a custom-made creation. 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.