BLACK SILK VELVET 1910's VINTAGE PICTURE HAT - GOLD LAME EMBROIDERED TRIM
Velvet 1910's vintage picture hat with lame embroidered trim. Ink black silk velvet, silk grosgrain ribbon and gold lame embroidery. Firm construction at flat top crown and brim. Gold lame flower appliques and embroidery trim the crown at either side. Two layers of grosgrain ribbon wraps crown and stands above. Four grosgrain loops at both sides. Self bound brim edge with fold over to underbrim. Black silk lining with drawstring sizer. Dramatic and opulent picture hat with grand gold lame embellishments! La Belle Epoque!
Marked:
"ZOBEL'S, The World's Largest Millinery Store, 23 Grant Avenue, San Francisco"
Approximate measurements:
Crown height front - 4"
Brim width - 5"
Width from side to side - 6 1/2"
Length from front to back - 8 1/4"
Circumference - 23 1/2"
Note: When handling the hat it seems there is a cotton batting around the inside crown making it smaller. If removed, hat could be made somewhat larger.
Condition:
EXCELLENT vintage condition. Minor general wear. Wear at brim edge and underbrim. Wear & loose stitches at lining edge. Some light wear at applique edges. Fine condition overall.
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