FETCHING 1950s' BLACK STRAW HAT - PINK OSTRICH FEATHER + STRAW BOW & PINK BEAD

This is a beautiful 1950s' black straw hat. The low, rounded crown extends below the medium width brim to form a cap. There is a black grosgrain band around the crown, plus a large straw bow at one side, which is edged in black grosgrain. From the bow, there is a large dark pink ostrich feather rising towards the opposite side. The bow also features a matching pink bead. There is an elastic band attached to the inside to keep the hat in place on any size head. Simply stunning! 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. Label: Designed by SYLVIA - New York St Louis 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.