Vintage Hess Brothers Hat Cloche Fitted Womens Medium Black Straw Bow Box 60s

Brand/Store: Hess Brothers (Hess's department store, Allentown, Pennsylvania). Item: Vintage womens cloche style dress hat with matching original Hess Brothers hat box and paper sales receipt. Color: Black. Material: Shiny woven synthetic straw-style body with black grosgrain ribbon band and large side bow, plus grosgrain inner hatband. Size on tag: Not marked; fits like a womens Medium based on typical proportions (please judge by photos). Era: 1960s, union made in U.S.A. with union label inside; original Hess's receipt dated 8/26/67 shows purchase of 1 hat for $5.95 from the Bethlehem, PA store. Details: Rounded crown, short downturned brim, lightweight structured weave, classic dress or church hat look; includes original multicolor "Hess's" printed box with red lid reading "Hess Brothers Allentown, PA." Union/label info: Union Made in U.S.A. tag with code 654239 sewn into the inner band. Special notes: Ideal for mid-century fashion collectors, vintage church or dress hat enthusiasts, or Hess Brothers department store memorabilia display.