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1880s Victorian Black Straw Bonnet with Flowers NEW LISTING Not many of these older bonnets have their trimmings intact. This one does. This 1876 - 1882 black straw ladies bonnet with silk satin ribbon trim very effectively edged with a brown border with white and red flowers. The floral trims on the crown and under the brim are in the late Victorian style with mosses, twigs and ferns as well as blossom all in autumnal tones. The hat has a higher, square edged crown and substantial ties. It is unlined and the maker’s number labels can still be seen. Labels: makes paper numbers Size: Brim overall: 10 1/2” X 8, Height of Crown 5” Condition: Very, Very Good. Strong and even wearable. The flowers show some wear, the ribbons are solid. The straw is in very good condition, with one 1/2 loss to the very edge, no breaks. There are only the slightest signs of surface wear to ribbon as shown. Price: $155 |
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1890s Victorian Ivory Silk Satin Drawstring Purse with Silver Lace NEW LISTING This charming drawstring purse came out of a fine old Glenview, Ky. estate some years ago, in the company of the 1890s Aesthetic Dress shown in our Victorian and Edwardian section. But that has a matching purse, so this one is offered separately. It is lovely. The fabric is an ivory silk satin, embellished with metallic silver lace and rhinestones. The drawstring cords have silver ball ends. This is a soft unstructured purse. Label: none, I believe home or dress maker sewn Size: Base Diameter: 5”, Height: 4” Condition: Excellent. Looks unused. No stains or holes. Price: $35 |
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1918- 1924 Straw and Chiffon Floral Hat NEW LISTING This c. 18918 - 1924 woven straw hat has a crown of embroidered pink chiffon and a stunning wreath of flowers . There are roses, pansies, and lilacs, plus the daisies embroidered on the crown. The colors? Peach, rose, purple, hints of lavender and yellow and the green of the foliage. This is a large scale hat with a deep crown and wide, complexly woven brim. The lining is original and intact, too. Label: none Size: Crown: 22 1/2”, Brim: 15” X 13” Condition: Excellent. Some light spotting on the lining. Price: $280 |
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1920s Plumed Black Straw Hat in the Bicorn Style NEW LISTING This late Teens, early 1920s hat certainly shows a bicorn influence. It’s a black straw, densely woven, with cordwork used to enhance the upturned front brim and am aigrette of black plumes used to emphasize the down ward sweep of the wide side to side brim. We show this worn at an angle, but of course it can be worn straight for a horizontal line. The lining is original and intact. Label: none Size: Crown: 22 1/2”, Brim: 15” X 10 1/2” Condition: Excellent. Price: $125 |
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Striking Red and Black 1940s Needlepoint Hat NEW LISTING The late 1930s and early 40s were a source of some eccentric millinery. This hat is proof. But ever so much fun. The high, soft crown tapers in to t a small top in black and red stripes. It is used to balance the high and wide brim in a bold take-off on an 19th century bonnet. A fun and eye-catching hat. Label: Needlepoint by Everitt Size: Crown: 21“, Brim overall: 14” X 13 1/2” Condition: Excellent RESERVED Price: $65 |
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Striking Pink Straw Jay Thorpe 1940s Hat NEW LISTING The l940s hat form Jay Thorpe in pink straw has a lovely soft look with the turn back front brim and sweeping lines. The shallow crown has a center opening for the cool breeze. The split brim is finished at the center back with a rouleau cord in a soft bow. Jay Thorpe was a long time exclusive and highly regarded ladies store in NYC. Label: Jay Thorpe New York Size: Crown: 21“,Brim overall 15 1/2” X 10” Condition: Good - one post on brim as shown. Price: $45 |
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1950s Hat of Gold Velvet Leaves NEW LISTING The color on this hat is wonderful - a bright yet rich gold in large textured leaves. These are set on a matching velvet covered wire frame and form the body of the hat. This would have to be pinned on to stay in place. Label: Gami Creation Size: Ear to ear 15”, Front to Back 7” Condition: Excellent. No spots, stains or holes Price: $35 |
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1950s Blue and White Pixie Hat NEW LISTING This adorable hat has elements of both a pixie hat and a turban,. That conical crown says pixies, but the pointed wrap over front says turban. The texture is a navy blue open knit over a cream base, with navy and cream felt bands. These end in brass bands and knots. A sweet hat form the 50s. Label: Knit’n Pearl by Empire Chicago Size: Crown : 21 1/2”, Height: 8” Condition: Excellent. No spots, stains or holes Price: $35 |
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1950s Sleek Natural Straw Cap NEW LISTING This spring through fall woven straw hat from the 1950s is a simple shape, yet detailed with the darts, seaming and the added crown. The dark brown grosgrain ribbon cockade with cords adds both a focal point and depth. The center of the cockade holds and small brass tone coin. Label: J & J Slater New York Size: Crown: 21 ¾” Condition: Excellent, with some age to the coin. Price: $45 |
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1950s Faux Leopard Hat, Scarf and Muff Set NEW LISTING This great set is real fur, but fake leopard. I really think it’s bunny, but I am not a fur expert by any means. The here piece set is comprised of a toque hat with beribboned fur covered pom poms at the sides, and wrap scarf with slots for the double ends to slide through and a large muff with zipper compartment, wrist loops and black smocked back. The colors of the dyed fur are great. A fabulous set to wear all together or individually as accent pieces. Label: none Size: Hat: Crown: 19“. Scarf: length 37 /12”. Muff: 13” X 10” Condition: Excellent. No spots, stains or holes RESERVED Price: $150 |
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1960s Golden Olive Straw Beehive Turban by Lilly Dache NEW LISTING This late 50s hat has a real sculptural quality. Just look at that back view! This combines the beehive shape of hairstyles to come with the turban effect at the center front where the straw is gathered up by a bow of narrow, toned grosgrain ribbon. For all it’s size, this is a lightweight hat. Label: ‘Dachettes’ designed by Lilly Dache Size: Crown: 21 1/2”, Height: 6” Condition: Excellent Price: $55 |
 Order #H4 Click here for photos Order Here | Unusual Early 19th Century Victorian Silk Braid Bonnet This lovely little bonnet was a hot topic of my friends at the vintage Fashion Guild. We finally came up with a long age range of 1815 - 1845 as this style held on for some years. It is silk braid over a wire frame, with a “Tuscan“ style weave to the braid. The front brim is also supported with a buckram foundation. The back has a tiny ½” wide bavolet and a decorative bow. Its lined in a linen that does not appear to be original as it does not fully cover the structure and is of a coarser manufacture than the bonnet. This has a machine sewn edge. I am leaning toward the earlier date range of 1815 - 1820 with an added later lining, but as I am not a hat expert, that is just a lean. Label: none Size: Fits on a 22” head form. Condition: Bonnet body is excellent but for a un-sewn section of the lining, which we have left alone so the interior construction can be studied. The ties are rough and torn. The lining is age discolored. Price: $275 |
 | Vintage 1920s Straw and Crepe Wide Brim Cloche Hat This romantic wide brim 1920 - 1925 cloche hat is combination of an uneven natural straw brim and silk crown. The brim is edged in light tan crepe with metallic floss stitch. The silk crepe crown has a light tan moiré ribbon pleated into a wide band with a large looped knot at the back. The large gold velvet ombré flower with green stem is on the right side. From an Ohio estate. Label: none Size: crown: 22” brim overall: 14” X 14’ Condition: The brim and crown are very good. The moiré ribbon has splitting. The lining, while original, is fragile with losses and has come un-stitched. The brim lining is spotted as shown. Price: $115 |
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Vintage 1920s Flapper Gold Sequin Evening or Party Cloche Hat I am such a pushover for 1920s sequins. This little party cloche is a late 20s type, even possibly to the early 1930s. The base is an bronze metallic mesh with old gold sequins in a Deco swirl pattern allover the cap. The edging is a cut velvet folded band in a rust tone and it’s lined in changeable silk. Pretty. Label: none Size: Crown: 24” Condition: Sequin cap is Excellent. The original velvet band and silk changeable lining were either dry rotted or shattered, and we have had this hat restored with new but matching fabrics. We will include the original remains when shipping. Price: $175 |
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1930s Brown Felt Beret Style Hat by Lewis This simple toque/ beret style hat in brown felt is an early 30s copy of a Lewis. Lewis was a well known Paris milliner that produced hats at least in the 1920s and 30s, possibly later. The address varies. This crown has a small tuck and a ribbon and feather aigrette in tones of olive and persimmon. Label: Copy of Lewis 42 Fauborg Poissonniere Paris Size: labeled a 21 1/2. Crown: 21 1/8” Condition: Excellent. No stains or holes. Price: $45 |
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1950s Terra Cotta Wool Jersey Vintage Hat by Hattie Carnegie This c. 1950 - 53 woo jersey skull cap carries the Hattie Carnegie label. There are 2 shirred rondells at the back of this soft hat. The edge I s stiffened a bit wile the top is very soft with the jersey over silk organza. There are 2 small side combs to keep it on the head. Labels: Hattie Carnegie and Wilda Carter Rockford, IL. Size: crown: 22.5” Condition: Excellent, no spots, stains or holes. Price: $75 |
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Late 1950s Tri Color Velvet Turban by Trébor This c 1957 turban by Trébor is a twisted velvet swirl of chartreuse, olive and brown. The interior is supported by a green open buckram base and has a green grosgrain band. Labels: Trébor Original and Stewart’s Kentucky Size: crown: 21.5” Condition: Excellent, no spots, stains or holes. Price: $55 |
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Early 1950s Vintage Velvet Hat by Sally Victor This high style Sally Victor hat is an early 1950s statement hat. The golden brown velvet is draped over a structured crown with pleated velvet and features a back drape that may be a reference to the snood styles of the 40s. The lining is yellow taffeta. Ms. Victor was one of the largest hat manufacturers in the us and was around a very long time. Kaufmann’s was of course the grand Pittsburgh department store from 1887 until it was renamed in 2006. Labels: Sally Victor and Forecast Kaufmann’s Size: crown: 22” Condition: Excellent, no spots, stains or holes. Price: $65 |
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Vintage 1930s Brown Felt Hat with Huge Yellow Ostrich Plume This is a remarkable hat from a wonderful era of millinery. This late 1930s, early 1940s hat in brown felt boats a tall crown and a wild ostrich plume in a golden yellow with brown veins. The hat has a soft tucked crown and works best at a rakish tilt. Size: This is a percher style hat, so it sits to the side or back. Crown: 16 1/2" Height: 12" Condition: Excellent.No maker label. Price: $115 |
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Vintage 1950s Three Color Straw Toque by G. Howard Hodge G. Howard Hodge did some awfully fine millinery work in the 1950s. This small straw toque hat has three zones of color , with a solid cinnamon top, a beige bottom rim and a mix in the center. The sides have looped grosgrain ribbon trims. Grosgrain ribbon interior band. Label: G. Howard Hodge New York and The Hat Box St. Matthews, Ky Size: Crown: 17” Condition: Small foxing spots visible on the beige straw. The ribbon has some soiling at the loop folds. SOLD! |
 | Mod 1960s Vintage Italian Felt Black Hat by Oleg Cassini This black felt hat shows what the 1960s Mod Look could do with a basic newsboy style. The crown has the high bubble shape of the look, with a small visor, nifty darts to shape the top of the crown and a great little rolled grosgrain ribbon cockade with fringed streamers. Oleg Cassini was at the top of his popularity in the early 1960s, and this shows why. Labels: Oleg Cassini, Shenley-Gordon Louisville, KY, Helios Body made in Italy, and Union label. Size: Crown: 21” Condition: Excellent. Price: $45 |
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Mid Victorian 1850s Straw Bonnet with Moire and Velvet Trims This 1850s lady like straw bonnet has the classic deep brim and face covering sides of the mid Victorian era. The straw is natural toned, with both wide black silk moire and black silk velvet ribbon trimmings. The moire is used to finish both the exterior and interior of the brim edge. The bonnet is unlined. The long ties are black grosgrain milliner’s ribbon. Label - none Size: Front to Back, Crown to edge of Brim: 10" Condition: Good, wearable and very presentable for display. This has extensive period repairs that were then covered on the exterior with the trimmings. The hand stitching is visible on the inside close-up photos. It goes across the crown and along the neck base. I assume the moire is the original trim, and the velvet the addition, but it could be the other way as they are intertwined.The ties are not original as they are a rayon. No spots or stains. Price: $250 |
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1920s Slate Blue and Peach Wide Brimmed Cloche This 1920s slate blue silk and peach straw wide brimmed summer weight cloche is charming. It has a machine channel quilted brim and soft, crushed crown with a peach horsehair under brim. The crown and top brim both have flowers stitched into the quilting, with multi color wood beads at the centers. The hat band is made up of two colors of grosgrain ribbon in slate and lavender. The brim edge is bound, and the hat is lined and labeled. The sides of the lining have been replaced with silk. The label and deep peach bias at the crown edge are original. Label - Models by Matilde Size: Crown: 21" Overall: 15" X 13" Condition: No holes, spots or stains, but the brim edge has wear as shown. The sides of the lining were shattered and have been replaced with a coordinating silk. Price: $85 |
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Glamorous 1940s Red Snake Platform Shoes These 1940s peep toe sling back platform shoes are a deep dyed red snake skin. They are so cool. And a wearable size! The vamp has 2 'knots' tied over the foot, to make a cut out above the pep toe, while the heels are high but sturdy. Brass buckle s a great pair of period shoes in a hard to find size and color. Label: Rash's Bootery and Palizzio New York Size: 8 1/2A. Fit like an 8 1/2 A. Width: 3 1/8", Length: 10", Heel: 4" Condition: Excellent. Clean, no spots or stains, a little darker in some areas,ready to wear. Price: $125 |
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Distinctive 1930s Tomato Red Wide Brim Hat by Milgrim No on else is going to have this hat. It's a tomato red felt percher hat from Milgrim, a really fine label of the 1930s - 1950s.This is a unstructured brim, strengthened by the contrasting black overcast seams that also make it look veined. These are left to make small tails at the brim. As you can see from the photos, the brim can be shaped any number of ways. The shallow crown has a curly felt 'stem' and a black grosgrain band. There is a wide grosgrain back band with elastic to hold it on the head at the desired tilt. Label: Milgrim Size: Crown: 17" Brim overall: 16" X 16" Condition: Excellent but for one small mark as shown on underside of brim and 5 very small moth divots on under brim. Price: $85 |
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1905 - 1910s Edwardian Navy Blue Leather Boots They may look black in the photos, but these are navy blue leather lace up boots from the late Victorian - Edwardian era. They have great satin insets at the tops on both sides of the boots. This is what leads me to date them a bit later when skirts were shorter. These have the original laces, too. Curved Louis heel, leather sole and moderately pointed toe. Label: Julian-Kokenge Co. Size: Outside: Length: 10" Width: 2 7/8" Heel: 2" Height 8" not including heel. Despite the 10" length, these are not large shoes. Condition: Good. Leather uppers are very good. Soles have wear and one has a split along one edge as shown. The interior leather lining at the tops of the boots has losses and is deteriorating. An attractive boot with unusual decor and in a non black color. Price: $85 |
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Feminine 1950s Yellow Straw and Flowers Lily Dachette Hat Feminine? I think so. Adorable? Yes, I think that too. This soft yellow panama straw hat by Lily Dache for her Dachette label has a round crown, good brim with wide grosgrain binding, and lots of naturalistic fabric flowers. This is a good Easter hat. It's a good summer hat. And the color is toned enough it could even go into autumn. Labels: Designed by Lilly Dache 'Dachettes' Size: Crown: 20 1/2" Overall: 10 1/2" X 10 1/2" Condition: Excellent. No spots, no holes, no stains. Very Fresh and ready to wear. SOLD! |
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1940s Brown Felt Fedora Style Hat with Brass Studs What a dapper hat. The milliners of the 40s were inspired. This effort is a deep chocolate brown felt in a high crowned fedora style. The hat is trimmed with a brass studded palm frond(?) in the matching brown felt. The hat also has it's original elastic keeper and veiling. Label: New York Creations and Merrimac Hat Corp. Made in U.S.A. Size: perches on the head, one size fits all. Crown 17 1/2", Height 3 1/4" Condition: Hat is Excellent, veiling is damaged and frail. SOLD! |
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1950s Beaded Orange Metallic Pillbox Hat Now this is orange. Not melon, not coral. It is an orange and gold metallic pillbox hat from the 50s with orange, red and gold beads and drops. Some are glass, some are metal and some are plastic. It is lined and has two elastic loops with combs at the side. Label: The William H. Block Co. Indianapolis, Ind. Size: Crown: 18" Condition: Excellent SOLD! |
 Click here for photos Order Here | 1960s Mod Cream Leather Gloves with Buckles NEW LISTING These Mod wrist length gloves are quite stylish with the faux strap and silver buckle at the wrist. These are from Alexander's and still have the original ticket. Labels:Alexander' s made in France Size: marked a 7, fit like a 7 Condition: Excellent. One small spot as shown. Unworn. SOLD! |
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Striking 1940s Wide Brim Hat with Chenille Border Once again, I do adore a 1940s hat. This one is a striking wide brim in black felt with a wide open weave border in chenille. The hat is set up on a band at the crown to tilt a bit to the side or even front. The tiny crown is a triangular cone with a velvet cord bow to coordinate with the chenille. Label: New York Creations and Creations by Lecie Studio Size: Crown:19 1/2" Brim overall: 16" X 16 1/2" Condition: Excellent. No holes, spots or stains or signs of wear. SOLD! |
 | 1880s Victorian Wine Velvet Bonnet with Beaded Chenille Wings This lovely wine silk velvet bonnet from the 1880s is a lovely deep claret color. It's a small bonnet with a self velvet bow and short velvet ties. Over the bow are wired wings. These are spotted cream and black chenille with beaded jet tips. They are a bit asymmetrical. We are happy to offer this trim, neat bonnet of the later Victorian bustle period. Label:Mrs. A. E. Porter 328 4th St Louisville, KY Size: 8" X 8" overall Condition: Exterior is Excellent with just a tiny bit of nap loss along the edge of the bow loops. The wings are of the period, but may not be original. Hats were often re-trimmed. The original lining is in place but has many losses and is splitting. The maker's name can just be made out. Price: $105 |
| Huge Edwardian Wide Brim Hat in Two Tone Straw with Ostrich Plumes This huge wide brim hat is typical of the large, large hats of the Teens. The crown is large and shallow to accommodate the massive pompadour hair styles. It's almost tea table size! The hat is straw in a beige and black combination with a ring of small black ostrich feathers around the crown. You really can't find a better example of the classic "Titanic" era summer hat. Label: none Size: Crown: approx. 22" to 23" Brim: 21" X 20" Condition: Straw is excellent. Lining has age spots and pin holes. The feathers are molting a bit. Price: $215 |
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| The Best 1920s Flapper Bandeau in White Velvet & Silver Beads Let's just start with the fact that 1920s bandeaus are not common. And are generally rather small and narrow. This is the best one I have ever seen. Really. I do mean it. This one is the Tops. It is an almost white ivory velvet cord, wired to hold the shape and covered with silver bugle beads. These are also wired to form the front crescent and the fabulous cockade on the side. The cord around the back is soft. I have seen one other like this in 30 years. And that one was black and had just sold to a friend. And I know where she lives. Label: none Size: crown: up to a 22" Condition: Excellent. No spots, holes or signs of wear. Price: $425 |
