NOTABLE 1940s' BROWN FELT "DUTCH" STYLE HAT WITH RUST COLORED FEATHERS

This is an unusual "Dutch" style hat from the 1940's. You can see that the crown is conical and tall, and the brim only covers the front and the sides, and it is folded in an intricate way, creating a look resembling that of a traditional Dutch bonnet.Two narrow bows adorn the back tab each side. There are beautiful rust colored feathers emerging from one of the bows. A Dutch cap or Dutch bonnet is a style of woman's hat associated with the various traditional Dutch woman's costumes. Usually made of white cotton or lace, it is sometimes characterized by triangular flaps or wings that turn up on either side. It can resemble some styles of nurse's hat. Label: OPPENHEIM COLLINS ( Store) + NEW YORK CREATION Adjustable (designer) 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 & the ILGWU. The label was created by a group of well-known designers who wanted to remain anonymous & wanted to support the New York Creation label & keep it competitive with French styles of the era. The label is small, white and blue & most of the time it states the hat size…22 or 23, or ADJUSTABLE. 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.