Veiled 1940s tilt hat - Gem。This is an incredibly beautiful tilt hat from the fabulous forties! The hat is made of brown felt, and it consists of a medium height crown surrounded by a short brim at the front, which tapers down towards the back and ends in a pointy shape, which helps keep the hat in place. There is also an elastic band attached to the inside of the hat to secure it in a tilted position. An orange ostrich feather adorns the top of the front brim. There are stunning multiple orange velvety fabric flowers & leaves at the top of the crown, cascading back. A brown dotted veil finishes the look. Tilt hats were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were worn at an angle and held to the back of the head by a strap, rigid ring, elastic band beneath the hair, an extended cap, or a combination of these. 30s Fashion certainly seemed fussier than the 1920s with its relentless ornaments of bows, trims and frills. Label: WINKELMANS 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.