Help dating and describing wicker(?) fedora

[Robin of Frocksley]

This hat is a mystery to me. No labels other than the size and the "made in Italy" stamp on the grosgrain. I have no idea what the material is (or how to describe it, for that matter), and no idea how old it is. Found in a stash of stuff that ranged from the 40's-80's.. The last picture is of the inside where the spiral is stitched on. Help? Thanks!

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

Hello,

I can say this one sharp looking hat! I love the combination of 2 colors of straws which is not so common on mens' hats.

It looks to be made from wheat straw/s, one of which has been dyed a dark color and the other left natural. The style is classic and was popular from the very late 1940s (1948-1949) and all of the 1950s and through most of the 1960s. Of course, those are very much back in style today (both vintage and new) and thank goodness for it. Without being able to handle it in person, I would make a good guesstimate that is is from the early to mid 1950s. I would call it a snap brim fedora, although it is actually closer to a Trilby style, with a slight "Tyrolian" influence on the side flourish.

It is also not a small head size, which is a big plus.

 

[Robin of Frocksley]

Hello,

I can say this one sharp looking hat! I love the combination of 2 colors of straws which is not so common on mens' hats.

It looks to be made from wheat straw/s, one of which has been dyed a dark color and the other left natural. The style is classic and was popular from the very late 1940s (1948-1949) and all of the 1950s and through most of the 1960s. Of course, those are very much back in style today (both vintage and new) and thank goodness for it. Without being able to handle it in person, I would make a good guesstimate that is is from the early to mid 1950s. I would call it a snap brim fedora, although it is actually closer to a Trilby style, with a slight "Tyrolian" influence on the side flourish.

It is also not a small head size, which is a big plus.

Thank you so much!

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Great hat, love the way that natural colored straw is woven!

 

[PersonalPursuits]

What a very nice hat and I really like the design of the natural straw!

 

[jauntyrooster]

That is just fantastic!!

Great information Barbara...thank you for sharing.