RAVISHING 1930s' BLACK STRAW HAT WITH VELOUR PETALS COVERED BY VEILING

What a beautiful black straw hat from the 1930s'. It consists of one piece shaped so there is a cap at the back to hold the hat in a tilted position, and the top is extended and forms a sort of a 'bowl'. The front is covered in elegant burgundy petals or leaves, and they are covered in black veiling. There is also a large black bow at one side. Stunning look! 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. Hats were normally worn asymmetrically & slightly tilted or propped to one side of the head. Label: NEW YORK CREATION 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. 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.