Double checking 40's on this Sally Victor hat

[eel]

Reluctantly thinning out my hat collection.
Of course rethinking this beauty
I checked the label resource and tag is 40's. It's just so cool and modern, like a sculpture. It's art! Knit fabric is stretched on a stiff form. Matching hat pin.
Thanks for any info!

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

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oh, and it's GREAT to "see" you again, eel!!

 

[eel]

omgoodness.


oh, and it's GREAT to "see" you again, eel!!

Awww thank you! I need to get in here more often! Such a fabulous place!

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

What a fabulous hat! I am seeing this as later 1940s, post WWII. Possibly mid 40s, but not sure.

 

[BonniesVintageClothesLine]

Rethink it and keep this fabulous Sally Victor hat!!!

 

[eel]

Rethink it and keep this fabulous Sally Victor hat!!!

I totally am! But my complexion is so pink I don't wear it. I'd love to see it worn. It's gorgeous

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

WOW!!! That is a beauty!

 

[eel]

So, I was photographing another hat without a label and noticed this little star. It's the same as the mustard color hat, same braided elastic too. Has anyone seen this little sewn star before?

 

[vivavintageclothing]

I have seen that many times on the inner band of vintage hats. I always assumed that it was used to mark the front of the hat, in case one wasn't sure which way to wear it.

 

[MagsRags]

That makes sense, Amy, especially since it is positioned on the opposite side of the inner head band overlap, which usually indicates the back.

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

Yup! Indicates the front of the hat. Usually found only in better made and couture hats (as is yours), but occasionally found on other hats as well.

 

[BonniesVintageClothesLine]

Another beauty!

 

[eel]

Another beauty!

Thank you!

 

[Vintage Runway]

What amazing hats!!

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Another beauty!!!!