Help with dating a wool hat by Mr. John?

[zannew]

Hello,

Would this be considered a bowler? It seems so flat for that, but it does look like one to me. What age would you say this is?

Thank you!

 

[jauntyrooster]

Mr. John is in Label resource- does label match any there?

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

That is an ADORABLE Mr. John, love the shape, the lining. My thought would be 60s, maybe 70s, but more likely 60s.

it is nothing like a bowler, though, Zannew, you might want to peruse our section about hats here at the VFG, especially if you handle them on a regular basis. also, i have a couple of books that i find very helpful, one by our member here, Susan Langley, and i LOVE my hat book by R. Turner Wilcox, however that was written in 1946 so doesn't have more modern vintage in it.

we used to call those cruiser hats, or a (ladies) version of a pork pie. very cute!

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

this section on garment specifics is full of information

http://vintagefashionguild.org/garment-item-specifics/


including a section on hats....

http://vintagefashionguild.org/fashion-history/the-history-of-womens-hats/

 

[jauntyrooster]

I am sorry Zannew - for some reason I only got 1 pic first time I looked so I didn't see your label photo. Cute hat!!

 

[joules]

I spy trouble ahead. I'd suggest putting the hat in the freezer post haste.

Please see this thread for more detailed instructions:
http://forums.vintagefashionguild.org/viewthread.php?tid=72964

 

[zannew]

wonderful posts about the freezing for moths. Thank you for sharing!

 

[joules]

You're very welcome. Not the most pleasant topic, but it's reality.