🎩 Vintage Edwardian Straw Boater Hat by Gage Brothers – Museum-Quality Milliner

Step back in time with this stunning vintage Edwardian-style straw boater hat by Gage Brothers, a name synonymous with early 20th-century American millinery and featured in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This rare collectible is in fabulous vintage condition, showcasing classic style and craftsmanship. Crafted from firm woven straw, the hat features a caramel-colored grosgrain ribbon that encircles the crown and ends in a dramatic bow at the back. Inside, it's lined with ribbon and bears the original "Gage Brothers since 1856 Chicago New York" tag along with a size tag marked "22". There is light fraying at the ribbon ends and a subtle water mark, but these signs of age only add to its authenticity and charm. 🪶 Details: Designer: Gage Brothers Style: Edwardian straw boater hat Color: Natural straw with caramel grosgrain ribbon Tag: "Gage Brothers since 1856 Chicago New York" Size tag: 22 Dimensions: Inner circumference: 21" Height: 3" Brim width: 3" ✨ Condition: Excellent vintage condition Minor fraying on ribbon ends Faint water mark on ribbon (see photos) 👒 Perfect for: Historical costuming Millinery collectors Vintage fashion lovers Edwardian and early 1900s style enthusiasts 🧵 Keywords: Edwardian hat, Gage Brothers boater, vintage straw hat, antique ladies hat, museum quality millinery, vintage fashion collectible, boater hat with ribbon, caramel grosgrain hat, early 20th