Hat Help? Straw?
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Rue_de_la_Paix
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Sandy,
Well, that IS interesting! It reminds me of those antique Chinese sewing baskets, with the lid partially removed. The hat is straw and has what is called a bumper brim or roller brim. You might call it a novelty straw hat, or basket hat? Not sure on this odd one! As for the era, I cannot tell from the photos, but can you show the interior? That will give clues. It looks fairly contemporary, and from the look of the straw was probably made in China for the mass department store trade such as Target, etc.
Well, that IS interesting! It reminds me of those antique Chinese sewing baskets, with the lid partially removed. The hat is straw and has what is called a bumper brim or roller brim. You might call it a novelty straw hat, or basket hat? Not sure on this odd one! As for the era, I cannot tell from the photos, but can you show the interior? That will give clues. It looks fairly contemporary, and from the look of the straw was probably made in China for the mass department store trade such as Target, etc.
Rue_de_la_Paix
VFG Member
Sandy,
Thank you for the pix of the interior. Without seeing an extreme close up of the inside ribbon, I still cannot be 100% sure on the date. But I am pretty darn sure it is contemporary. That type of straw is typical of hats that have been exported from China for the past 25 years or so. Same goes for that roller brim which was popular in the 1990s. It could have had a store label, or even a designer label such as Liz Claiborne, Anne Klein, etc.
It is very very cute and I have not seen one like it. But then I almost never go to malls or department stores unless I am forced to! For instance, I have never been inside of a Target. I hear they have great summer hats.
Thank you for the pix of the interior. Without seeing an extreme close up of the inside ribbon, I still cannot be 100% sure on the date. But I am pretty darn sure it is contemporary. That type of straw is typical of hats that have been exported from China for the past 25 years or so. Same goes for that roller brim which was popular in the 1990s. It could have had a store label, or even a designer label such as Liz Claiborne, Anne Klein, etc.
It is very very cute and I have not seen one like it. But then I almost never go to malls or department stores unless I am forced to! For instance, I have never been inside of a Target. I hear they have great summer hats.
Circa Vintage Clothing
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I agree with Barbara: cute hat, likely contemporary/modern era.
It's tempting to date items based on accouturements that accompany them (like stands, boxes etc) but they can be misleading as things are often put together over the passage of time. I've seen many, many hats stored in hatboxes that predate them by significant time periods.
It's tempting to date items based on accouturements that accompany them (like stands, boxes etc) but they can be misleading as things are often put together over the passage of time. I've seen many, many hats stored in hatboxes that predate them by significant time periods.
anothertimevintageapparel
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What does the little tag say that is attached to the band?
anothertimevintageapparel
VFG Member
I just get a feel for more of the 70s era than new. But, without it in hand it is hard to say. I was hoping the tag would give a clue.
Linda March
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No idea on the date but it surely looks special