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Victorian Look Black Dotted Mesh Saucer Hat w White Ostrich Feathers– O/S, 1950s

$500
£381.11
€439.57
CA$710.15
A$763.13
CHF 409.46
MX$8,989.21
NOK 5,148.55
SEK 4,703.17
DKK 3,285.17

About the Item

Exploding with loft, this hat has so much “pillow” it looks like its maker poured a bucket of ostrich feathers over it. Thanks to its wire edge and interior cap, it can be bent and styled as desired to resemble Victorian millinery or a mid-century picture hat. Saucer hat consisting of gathered dotted black screen brim and crown fully covered in voluminous white ostrich feathers; additional cascade of ostrich feathers pours from underside of brim. Interior fitted cap with velvet covered wire; double rhinestone pavé button ornament at crown base. Unlined. fabric: screen, wire, feathers noteworthy: loosen surface soil with compressed air alterations: none condition: good with some voids in screen on underside of cap, which are invisible when worn; light feather loss if shaken vigorously. measurements: crown circumference: 20” crown diameter: 6” brim circumference: 44” brim diameter: 14” brim depth: 4 ½” crown height: 3 ½” label: none size: no size tag present; comparable to modern one size fits most
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Diameter: 14 in (35.56 cm)Marked Size: comparable to one size fits most (US)
  • Style:
    Saucer (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition 750with some voids in screen on underside of cap, which are invisible when worn; light feather loss if shaken vigorously.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0811.09.477 1stDibs: LU864324244512

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