Vintage Black Felt Hat with Wide Brim and Feathers, 1970s 。This is an outstanding taupe felt hat which will impress anyone. The crown is in the form of a cup, edged in a black intricate band. The crown supports a very wide, curving brim which has been turned up and attached together with a band of beautiful black feathers. There is an elastic band attached to the inside of the hat to her keep it in place. Throughout the 1950s, ladies wore hats daily as a part of their attire as was a pair of gloves. To preserve its market, the millinery industry set about creating variety and extravagance. They were now touted as the essential accessory to complete the ensemble. Alternatively, ‘pancake’, ‘platter’, ‘mushroom’ or ‘cart wheel’ hats sat flat atop the head reviving turn of the century styles. Printed inside the hat: BOLLMAN Please keep in mind that you are buying a vintage hat, not new nor perfect! This is an authentic piece of fashion history! This hat is in wonderful vintage condition & has been lovingly preserved among over 1300 vintage hats we have collected for 40+ years. Feathers, straw, furs, flowers & veils are fragile, given their age. Mannequin not for sale.