Showing posts with label hat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hat. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Rare 70's Pierre Cardin Black Wool Fedora



Women's 1970's Pierre Cardin 100% wool black hat with grosgrain ribbon band, gold tone metal "P" (designer's monogram) detail, and beautiful open-weave/embellishment work around brim.  Label at interior band "Pierre Cardin Paris-New York" and interior wool is stamped "100% wool 'Esccello' Made in U.S.A Geo. W Bollman & Co, Inc.  Interior band measurement: 21"

Vintage Condition: Excellent
SOLD

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Rare Vintage 30s/40s Women's Winter Cap, Knit Ear Flap

Rare vintage winter hat circa late 30s - 40s. Similar to the "Norseman" hat made by North King during the same era however, this hat is not marked and has no tags.

Cap fabric is wool with short nap and has stiff brim, grosgrain bow detail and norweigian knit band which folds down to cover ears. Knit is black, red, and white yellow. Folds down to reveal solid red. Hat interior is quilted satin.

Flaws Visible When Worn:
Hat is in fair condition. Patches of wool loss at brim and front. Grosgrain ribbon detail is in need of cleaning.

Flaws Present but Not Visible When Worn:
Interior piping between lining and brim has loose stitching, tips of brim board are peeking through worn wool, satin lining shows discoloration from age and use

Measurements:
Interior Hat Band: 21 1/2"
Cap Height: 3"
Cap Height With Ear Flap Extended: 5 1/2"
Bill Width: 7"
Bill Depth: 2 1/2"

Vintage Condition: Fair
SOLD

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Vintage Men's Fedora Hat

Handsome vintage men's Fedora style hat. Taupe felt with contrasting grosgrain band. Interior is lined with satin and crowned with clear vinyl. Marked "The Eagle" by Alexander with makers emblem "Alexander Customized." Interior band measures 23" in circumference. There are a few pinhole size wear spots to the underside of the brim felt (not visible when worn) but they are superficial only and do not extend through the brim. There is also one tiny spot above the front grosgrain band which appears to be a watermark. I have tried to capture the spot in photos however, due to the tonality it is not overt. Please see photos.

Vintage Condition: Very Good

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Vintage Brown Velvet Cloche, Button Detail

Amazing find. Unique vintage cloche crusher style hat by Valerie Modes. Womens size 22 1/2. Fabric, veloured felt, is chocolate brown in color and feels like a plush cotton velvet in spite of its age. Single button and grosgrain ribbon detail around brim. Amazing construction and profile. Hat is approximately 6" high and brim measures 8 1/2" in diameter.

Vintage Condition: Excellent

SOLD