This was the millinery silhouette required to top those 1940s broad shouldered dresses or suits with slim pencil skirts.
The hat was obviously designed for a bold, energetic woman who was not afraid to show her colors. It has all the class and style that first debuted in France when Christian Dior launched The New Look, early in 1947. It dates to circa 1948.
The hat is worn at a flirty tilt and held in place with a millinery elastic. It features the original, heavily textured, French silk veil
that is unusually perfect. The upward thrusting feathered trim is mounted upon the same felted wool panels as that from which the hat is made. The trim is made from slightly iridescent French coq.
The hat's designer label is missing, unfortunately. However, the millinery union label is there and also points this era. This hat is a wonderful example of post World War II millinery fashions.
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