This charming straw hat of the late 1930s or early 1940s will undoubtedly win you the best hat prize at your next Kentucky Derby party. Tilt topper style hat of fine straw is accented with a yellow velvet band and half bow in back. The brim is sprinkled with yellow millinery flowers with three strategically placed bouquets. Velvet covered C shaped wire on each side of the inside of the hat, hold this hat on one’s head.

I have experienced some confusion selling this style of hat on the internets. Particularly this one. It is not meant to fit down on your head like a stocking cap, but rather to perch over one’s brow, at a jaunty tilt.

Measurements

This is a non head sized hat (although it is marked a 22) that will fit any head size at any angle of your choice or straight on (if you’re a weirdo). My milliner friend calls them doll or toy hats…

Length of hat 12 inches

Width of hat 13 inches

Height of crown 1.5 inches

If you are accustomed to using centimeters, I suggest you use a conversion chart. I like this one:

http://www.manuelsweb.com/in_cm.htm

Condition

Very good to excellent vintage condition. There is a little soiling to the inside on the grosgrain ribbon near the front. Presumably it is makeup from sitting on one’s forehead.

Charming World War Two era tilt topper hat fresh from my personal collection. Navy and white straw on a faille fabric lined base. Unique upside down bow front and center. The creativity of this hat extends into the pattern on the veil. A thick grosgrain ribbon with an elastic connection hold this chapeau jauntily upon the wearer’s head.

I have experienced some confusion with these hats on eBay. They are not meant to fit down on your head like a stocking cap, but rather to perch over one’s brow, at a jaunty tilt.

Measurements

This is a non head sized hat that will fit any head size at any angle of your choice or straight on (if you’re a weirdo). My milliner friend calls them doll or toy hats…

Length of hat 10 inches

Width of hat 9 inches

Height of hat 4 inches

Veil falls 10 inches from center brim

Inside circumference of hat is 19 inches

If you are accustomed to using centimeters, I suggest you use a conversion chart. I like this one:

http://www.manuelsweb.com/in_cm.htm

Condition

Very good to excellent vintage condition. Besides the pancake makeup spot on the inside of the hat, this hat in in great shape. No breaks in the veil. There is a little dust in some of the nooks and crannies. I can also see a few loose threads inside and I just noticed a very small spot on the grosgrain ribbon band that holds the hat to ones head.

Phenomenal 1940s (it could possibly extend into the early 1950s) Navy colored straw hat by Leslie James originally sold at H.P. Wasson and Co. in Indianapolis. Trimmed with navy grosgrain ribbon that is tied in a knot, creating a little visual interest in the reverse of this hat.  Upturned brim has a single silk chiffon rose in pink and green with greenish-yellow velvet leaves and stems of green bias cut fabric.  This hat can be worn at a variety of angles, creating a different look every time it is worn.  I prefer it low on one side and high on the other.

1960s Pink rhinestone necklace by Vendome is from my personal collection and is not for sale.  Consider it show and tell of one of my favorite designers.

Measurements
Length of hat… 12 inches
Width of hat… 18 inches
Crown is 3.5 inches tall
Inside circumference of hat is 21 inches

If you are accustomed to using centimeters, I suggest you use a conversion chart.  I like this one:

http://www.manuelsweb.com/in_cm.htm

Condition

Very good vintage condition.  One side of the stitching where the brim is tacked, is a little loose.  There are also loose stitches where the edge is attached in the back near the grosgrain knot.  There is a small stain on one of the flower petals that I have not tried to treat.  None of this is noticeable while wearing.