Black
Wool White Angora Small Floppy Brim Hat
This
vintage hat is probably from the 50's. The basic hat
appears to be made from a firm black wool knit. Style
features uniform 3" wide slightly floppy brim and
low(3.5" high at top center) rounded soft unconstructed
crown.
Brim
has concentric tiny tucked seams and crown has similar
seams but in a spiral which begins at top center crown.
This seaming gives firmness and structure to the knit
fabric. Soft fluffy white angora yarn is firmly chain
stitched onto these seams giving a narrow striped look
to the hat. Chain stitching on brim is done so that
the stripe is uniform on both the top and underside
of entire brim.
Hatband
is .5" wide black velvet with pearl and rhinestone
trim and side low bow.
Unlined,
the hat has a black grosgrain ribbon inner band with
label, "Genuine ANGORA". Inner hatband measures
approx 21.25".
Pliable
brim allows for a lot of styling options. Hat is in
excellent condition. Has very contemporary look--great
accent piece to add to basic black wardrobe. ID=hat14