MAGNIFICENT 1950s' SEE-THROUGH BLACK STRAW WIDE BRIM HAT + LARGE OSTRICH FEATHER

This is an amazing black see-through straw wide brim hat from the 1950s'. It consists of a short, flat and round crown covered in velour, and lined in a shiny copper colored fabric on the insideAround the crown there is a velour band that ends in a bow at the back.Surrounding the crown there is a beautiful see-through wide brim that is folded upwards at one side.There isrhinestone brooch that anchors the quill of a large black ostrich feather.The stays covered in velour at each side on the inside are a sign of the hat's era.These stays are tom hold the hat in place.Throughout the 1950s, ladies wore hats daily as a part of their attire as was a pair of gloves. Post war 1940’s and 1950’s saw many women choosing not to wear hats on a regular basis. To preserve its market, the millinery industry set about creating variety and extravagance. Hats were now touted as the essential accessory to complete the ensemble. Alternatively, ‘pancake’, ‘mushroom’ or ‘cart wheel’ hats sat flat atop the head reviving turn of the century styles.Label: QUAKER MAID ExclusiveThis 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.