Description
This is a wonderful circa early 1950s straw boater hat with a fabulous silk band made by the award-winning Melton of Fifth Avenue. Honey-colored straw with brown, sienna and steel blue silk: the Melton motto, "Art in Hats", is embodied here. The ladies will take notice, and the gentsÉ well, they'll just want your hat! Size 6 7/Excellent condition.
VINTAGE:Circa early 1950s.
SIZE:Size 6 7/8.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Straw, silk band, leather liner.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:GOLD MEDAL AWARDED MELTON ART IN HATS FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK label; 6 7/8 size tag.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a vintage clothing and accessories collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. SHOP VGX13 LAFEX8/13
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): The hat is in beautiful condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.