SOPHISTICATED 1930s' LIGHT BLUE FELT HAT WITH GATHERED STRIPS & MATCHING VEIL

This is truly an outstanding light blue 1930s' felt hat consisting of a tall, conical brimless crown which tilts forward and has an indentation tab the top. The front of the crown is artfully trimmed with felt and grosgrain bands made to look like waves. This is one of the unusual hat styles of the era. The look is finished by a matching and intact heavy veil, which can be placed on top of the hat, or worn over the face, as was the style of the era. Label: NEW YORK CREATION - Sz 22 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.