This is a fabulous high style hat.
Made in the 1940's from dark brown felt it is designed to sit on the back of your head. It has felt trim on the front which is covered with mink and a little felt bow finishes off the piece perfectly.
A real face framer.
Measurements
This piece is meant to sit on the back of your head, not fully on. It works well on up to a 22" head but you will need to secure it with a hatpin whatever your head size.
Inner band 20"
Width 7.5"
Top of the point to the bottom of the hat 9.5"
Condition
Very good with just a couple of minor points to note;
- there is a mark on the front of the inner grosgrain band. When I got the hat there was a safety pin in there with a comb attached but it had discoloured so it was removed, but the mark remains
- there is a small repair on the left side of the hat where someone seems to have used a hatpin a lot
- minor wear on the right side of the hat and on the back, again, from a hatpin