This incredibly beautiful hat was made in France in the 1930's and is labelled 'MODES M.Germaine'.
Made from felt in a soft shade of blue, it has a sculpted back with a rounded crown and can be worn on the back of your head - like a bonnet - or sat more on top of your head and tilted to one side - as can be seen in the photos.
The front is trimmed with three bands of seamed felt and a decorative length of pale blue lacquered straw.
An utterly stunning piece in a hard to find shade and in incredible condition.
Measurements
This piece will fit a variety of sizes due to the fairly open shape. It will need to be secured with a hat pin.
Inner band 24"
Widest part 12"
Front brim to back edge 8.5"
Condition
Very good. Only the most minor points to note;
- slight marking on the inner band, not seen when worn
- a few very, very faint spots on the top of the hat - only seen in some lights and so faint the camera isn't picking them up under the studio lights