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1920s Synthetic Straw Wide Brim Cloche with Velvet Ribbon NEW LISTING This c. 1928 - 1932 synthetic straw cloche has a lovely wide brim with a very deep crown. It’s a casual, daytime style hat, I assume for summer wear as it is a natural tone and lightweight. The band is a natural toned figured velvet ribbon with satin center. It has been relined in the period style in a dyed figured silk. Label: none Size: Crown: 21.5” Brim Overall: 14” X 12” Condition: Excellent. Relined as shown. Price: $125 |
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1930s Green And Cream Kid Gauntlet Gloves NEW LISTING These kind leather gauntlets have a striking pattern in deep green and cream. The hand is in the green, with cream stitched ribs, while the cuff is the cream with applied circles and scallops. These are Perrin’s real kid. Perrin’s hey day seems to be from 1895 - 1938 or so, at least in advertising! Label: Perrin’s Real Kid Model 7253 Size: approx. a 6. Across palm: 2 7/8“ - 3“, Length from index finger to gauntlet hem: 13” Condition: Cream is generally lightly soiled, there are som red spots as shown with a small tear as shown in the bottom close-up. They are printed Navy on the interior. If these were originally navy and have faded to green, it has happened very evenly. SOLD! |
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1940s Black Felt Hat with Brass Stud Decor NEW LISTING We have so many new hats coming! And a lot of great felts, too. This 1940s deep black hat has a trim turned up brim with a shaped crown. The band is a narrow matching felt that ties in a large bow at the back. This has a great set of brass tone navette shaped studs all across the front. Label: Merrimac Hat Corp 94% Wool 6% Aralac Made in the U.S.A. Size: crown : 20” Condition: Excellent. Price: $45 |
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1940s Grey Wide Brim Hat with Beautiful Plumes NEW LISTING We have so many new hats coming! This is one of the striking ones. It’s a large wide brim, gaucho influenced felt percher style hat in a dove grey. Very much in the California style. The small crown is wrapped with veiling as is the rolled edge of the brim. The brim features tow large plumes in mottled grey sweeping around the edge to meet in the center front. A great statement hat. There are two matching hat pins at the back. Label: Grace Nugent Los Angeles California Size: crown: 16”, brim over all 14” X 13” Condition: felt and veiling are excellent. One plume has a small ding as shown Price: $95 |
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1940s Rose Pink Ladies Felt Fedora NEW LISTING This was so hard to get the color on! It is a roes pink, not a peach. These men’s fedora inspired hats are so great with the suits of the 1940s. And this son is a feminine e rose with a neat tear drop crown and grosgrain ribbon band finished off with a double felt bow. There is a narrow elastic cord to hold it in place Label: One Thousand Size: labeled a 21.5 Crown: 21”, Brim over all 12” X 11.5” Condition: Excellent Price: $55 |
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Stylish 1950s Cornflower Blue Felt Hat NEW LISTING This strong blue hat has a stylish sweep to the sculptural brim. It’s gathered across the front, then flipped back along the sides and under across the front where it is caught to the crown with a felt bow. The edges have a triple row of topstitching to strengthen and define the edge. Label: none Size: Crown: 21”, Brim over all: 16.5” X 9” Condition: small moth craters on the crown as shown. Price: $75 |
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1950s Pumpkin Silk Embroidered Sling Back Evening Shoes NEW LISTING These 1950s Chinese made sling back stilettos pumps are an unusual color way with lovely detail. Embroidered shoes are a long Chinese tradition, and this update from in the 1950s is lovely. The shoes are covered in a embroidered silk organza with a bronze tone flowers. The organza is overlaid over another silk for opacity and color. The small flowers on the back of the heels - an amusing touch. Label: Taipei Hsiang Hong Shoes Co. Size: Width on outside: 2 7/8” Length on inside: 9.5” Heel Height: 3.75” Condition: Tops are Excellent, soles are lightly worn. Price: $45 |
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1930s Cream Straw Hat by Shelia NEW LISTING This sleek hat in cream straw has a close-to-the-head fit. The turn back brim sits over a cap that shows in a narrow band at the forehead, then is folded and pleated as it sweeps to the back. There, the narrow matching ties form a neat bow. Label: Shelia the perfect hat Size: labeled a 22. Crown: 21” Condition: Excellent. Price: $35 |
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Snappy 1930s Milgrim Straw Tilt Hat NEW LISTING We love the 1930s and 1940s tilt hats. This one is late 30s, early 40s example in a natural straw with fancy open work trim on the crown and the brim edge. It has an unusual back piece to help set the tilt. The elastic is a replacement as the original was shot. The hat band is black crepe de chine with a mother of pearl buckle. Milgrim carried wonderful ladies fashions, and was on the pricey side. Label: Milgrim Size: Tilt type, Brim overall : 11” X 12” Condition: Very Good- some minor breaks to the wide straw piece sin the openwork. The hat band is a replacement, as we noted black threads showing the original was missing. Price: $65 |
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1880s Victorian Black Straw Bonnet with Flowers Not many of these older bonnets have their trimmings intact. This one does. This 1876 - 1882 black straw ladies bonnet with silk satin ribbon trim very effectively edged with a brown border with white and red flowers. The floral trims on the crown and under the brim are in the late Victorian style with mosses, twigs and ferns as well as blossom all in autumnal tones. The hat has a higher, square edged crown and substantial ties. It is unlined and the maker’s number labels can still be seen. Labels: makes paper numbers Size: Brim overall: 10 1/2” X 8, Height of Crown 5” Condition: Very, Very Good. Strong and even wearable. The flowers show some wear, the ribbons are solid. The straw is in very good condition, with one 1/2 loss to the very edge, no breaks. There are only the slightest signs of surface wear to ribbon as shown. Price: $155 |
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Striking Pink Straw Jay Thorpe 1940s Hat This l940s hat from Jay Thorpe in pink straw has a lovely soft look with the turn back front brim and sweeping lines. The shallow crown has a center opening for the cool breeze. The split brim is finished at the center back with a rouleau cord in a soft bow. Jay Thorpe was a long time exclusive and highly regarded ladies store in NYC. Label: Jay Thorpe New York Size: Crown: 21“,Brim overall 15 1/2” X 10” Condition: Good - one post on brim as shown. Price: $45 |
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1950s Hat of Gold Velvet Leaves The color on this hat is wonderful - a bright yet rich gold in large textured leaves. These are set on a matching velvet covered wire frame and form the body of the hat. This would have to be pinned on to stay in place. Label: Gami Creation Size: Ear to ear 15”, Front to Back 7” Condition: Excellent. No spots, stains or holes Price: $35 |
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1950s Sleek Natural Straw Cap This spring through fall woven straw hat from the 1950s is a simple shape, yet detailed with the darts, seaming and the added crown. The dark brown grosgrain ribbon cockade with cords adds both a focal point and depth. The center of the cockade holds and small brass tone coin. Label: J & J Slater New York Size: Crown: 21.75” Condition: Excellent, with some age to the coin. Price: $45 |
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1960s Golden Olive Straw Beehive Turban by Lilly Dache This late 50s hat has a real sculptural quality. Just look at that back view! This combines the beehive shape of hairstyles to come with the turban effect at the center front where the straw is gathered up by a bow of narrow, toned grosgrain ribbon. For all it’s size, this is a lightweight hat. Label: ‘Dachettes’ designed by Lilly Dache Size: Crown: 21 1/2”, Height: 6” Condition: Excellent Price: $55 |
 Order #H4 Click here for photos Order Here | Unusual Early 19th Century Victorian Silk Braid Bonnet This lovely little bonnet was a hot topic of my friends at the vintage Fashion Guild. We finally came up with a long age range of 1815 - 1845 as this style held on for some years. It is silk braid over a wire frame, with a “Tuscan“ style weave to the braid. The front brim is also supported with a buckram foundation. The back has a tiny ½” wide bavolet and a decorative bow. Its lined in a linen that does not appear to be original as it does not fully cover the structure and is of a coarser manufacture than the bonnet. This has a machine sewn edge. I am leaning toward the earlier date range of 1815 - 1820 with an added later lining, but as I am not a hat expert, that is just a lean. Label: none Size: Fits on a 22” head form. Condition: Bonnet body is excellent but for a un-sewn section of the lining, which we have left alone so the interior construction can be studied. The ties are rough and torn. The lining is age discolored. Price: $275 |
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Vintage 1920s Flapper Gold Sequin Evening or Party Cloche Hat I am such a pushover for 1920s sequins. This little party cloche is a late 20s type, even possibly to the early 1930s. The base is an bronze metallic mesh with old gold sequins in a Deco swirl pattern allover the cap. The edging is a cut velvet folded band in a rust tone and it’s lined in changeable silk. Pretty. Label: none Size: Crown: 24” Condition: Sequin cap is Excellent. The original velvet band and silk changeable lining were either dry rotted or shattered, and we have had this hat restored with new but matching fabrics. We will include the original remains when shipping. Price: $135 |
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1930s Brown Felt Beret Style Hat by Lewis This simple toque/ beret style hat in brown felt is an early 30s copy of a Lewis. Lewis was a well known Paris milliner that produced hats at least in the 1920s and 30s, possibly later. The address varies. This crown has a small tuck and a ribbon and feather aigrette in tones of olive and persimmon. Label: Copy of Lewis 42 Fauborg Poissonniere Paris Size: labeled a 21 1/2. Crown: 21 1/8” Condition: Excellent. No stains or holes. Price: $45 |
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1950s Terra Cotta Wool Jersey Vintage Hat by Hattie Carnegie This c. 1950 - 53 woo jersey skull cap carries the Hattie Carnegie label. There are 2 shirred rondells at the back of this soft hat. The edge I s stiffened a bit wile the top is very soft with the jersey over silk organza. There are 2 small side combs to keep it on the head. Labels: Hattie Carnegie and Wilda Carter Rockford, IL. Size: crown: 22.5” Condition: Excellent, no spots, stains or holes. Price: $65 |
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Late 1950s Tri Color Velvet Turban by Trébor This c 1957 turban by Trébor is a twisted velvet swirl of chartreuse, olive and brown. The interior is supported by a green open buckram base and has a green grosgrain band. Labels: Trébor Original and Stewart’s Kentucky Size: crown: 21.5” Condition: Excellent, no spots, stains or holes. Price: $45 |
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Early 1950s Vintage Velvet Hat by Sally Victor This high style Sally Victor hat is an early 1950s statement hat. The golden brown velvet is draped over a structured crown with pleated velvet and features a back drape that may be a reference to the snood styles of the 40s. The lining is yellow taffeta. Ms. Victor was one of the largest hat manufacturers in the us and was around a very long time. Kaufmann’s was of course the grand Pittsburgh department store from 1887 until it was renamed in 2006. Labels: Sally Victor and Forecast Kaufmann’s Size: crown: 22” Condition: Excellent, no spots, stains or holes. Price: $55 |
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Mid Victorian 1850s Straw Bonnet with Moire and Velvet Trims This 1850s lady like straw bonnet has the classic deep brim and face covering sides of the mid Victorian era. The straw is natural toned, with both wide black silk moire and black silk velvet ribbon trimmings. The moire is used to finish both the exterior and interior of the brim edge. The bonnet is unlined. The long ties are black grosgrain milliner’s ribbon. Label - none Size: Front to Back, Crown to edge of Brim: 10" Condition: Good, wearable and very presentable for display. This has extensive period repairs that were then covered on the exterior with the trimmings. The hand stitching is visible on the inside close-up photos. It goes across the crown and along the neck base. I assume the moire is the original trim, and the velvet the addition, but it could be the other way as they are intertwined.The ties are not original as they are a rayon. No spots or stains. Price: $250 |
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Glamorous 1940s Red Snake Platform Shoes These 1940s peep toe sling back platform shoes are a deep dyed red snake skin. They are so cool. And a wearable size! The vamp has 2 'knots' tied over the foot, to make a cut out above the pep toe, while the heels are high but sturdy. Brass buckle s a great pair of period shoes in a hard to find size and color. Label: Rash's Bootery and Palizzio New York Size: 8 1/2A. Fit like an 8 1/2 A. Width: 3 1/8", Length: 10", Heel: 4" Condition: Excellent. Clean, no spots or stains, a little darker in some areas,ready to wear. Price: $105 |
 | 1880s Victorian Wine Velvet Bonnet with Beaded Chenille Wings This lovely wine silk velvet bonnet from the 1880s is a lovely deep claret color. It's a small bonnet with a self velvet bow and short velvet ties. Over the bow are wired wings. These are spotted cream and black chenille with beaded jet tips. They are a bit asymmetrical. We are happy to offer this trim, neat bonnet of the later Victorian bustle period. Label:Mrs. A. E. Porter 328 4th St Louisville, KY Size: 8" X 8" overall Condition: Exterior is Excellent with just a tiny bit of nap loss along the edge of the bow loops. The wings are of the period, but may not be original. Hats were often re-trimmed. The original lining is in place but has many losses and is splitting. The maker's name can just be made out. Price: $85 |
| The Best 1920s Flapper Bandeau in White Velvet & Silver Beads Let's just start with the fact that 1920s bandeaus are not common. And are generally rather small and narrow. This is the best one I have ever seen. Really. I do mean it. This one is the Tops. It is an almost white ivory velvet cord, wired to hold the shape and covered with silver bugle beads. These are also wired to form the front crescent and the fabulous cockade on the side. The cord around the back is soft. I have seen one other like this in 30 years. And that one was black and had just sold to a friend. And I know where she lives. Label: none Size: crown: up to a 22" Condition: Excellent. No spots, holes or signs of wear. Price: $375 |
