DISTINCTIVE 1940s' BLACK FELT & VELVET ASYMMETRICAL HAT WITH BLACK FEATHER SPRAY

This black asymmetrical felt hat consists of a round crown and an oval/elongated brim. The brim is longer on one side, which is how early 1940s' fashion style dictated.The crown is surrounded by a black velvet band which is cut so it has points. Please see photos. The look is finished with a spray of black feathers. The feather quills are covered in black velvet. LABEL:NEW YORK CREATION plus store label Meyer Hinkle, Lexington, KY The New York Dress Institute was formed in 1941 by fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert as a joint venture between the clothing manufacturers of New York City and the ILGWU. The label was created by a group of well-known designers who wanted to remain anonymous and wanted to support the New York Creation label and keep it competitive with French styles of the era. The label is small, white and blue and most of the time it states the hat size…22 or 23 This hat is in wonderful vintage condition and has been lovingly preserved among over 1300 vintage hats we have collected for 40+ years. Mannequin not for sale.