This piece was made in France in the 1940's and was discovered, with lots of other hats, in a factory which had been closed decades ago.
A classic shape of the era the bonnet design means the hat is meant to sit on the back of your head, framing your face. With the structured back and the neat upturned brim, it is finished off perfectly with a band of blue grosgrain ribbon.
Measurements
The hat needs to sit fully on your head and will fit up to a 20.5" head
Width 9.5"
Front to back 10"
Deepest point on the crown 3"
Condition
Good with the following points to note;
- the blue trim is a modern replacement
- has no inner band, but this isn't seen when worn
- has a couple of moth grazes and nibble to the brim, see photo