This Edwardian period straw hat dates between 1908 and 1912. With an enormous straw crown and brim made to perch atop an upswept hair style, the hat is simply decorated with fuchsia silk ribbon wrapping the crown and forming a large bow at the back. The brim is covered with metallic embroidered tulle lace that is further embellished with pink crepe paper rose buds applied in rows across the brim.
Measuring 21" in diameter the inside circumference is approximately 21" with a 5" crown depth. The overall condition is excellent with no breaks in the straw. All decoration appears intact and the silk ribbon is supple and free from dry rot and shattering. Only the original lining is missing.
An exceptional example of the period. Similar to the hat illustrated on the right side of this scan from The Housekeeper, November 1910.
| Item Number: 2208 | Price: $995.00 |
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