catwalkcreative
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It\'s all Greek to me!
I've recently come across these hats and wonder if you've ever come across anything similar in your travels. These were sent to me with a batch of vintage clothing so I wasn't expecting them and I'm keen to know more. I'm getting a distinct 50's or 60's vibe from them but I've not been able to find anything remotely like them in the vintage books I have.
This first one is rather special I think. It's made from real Persian lamb wool. The flaps on the top reveal a leathery/suede backing. As you can see, there's fabric inside the hat which is secured with a ribbon fastener, presumably to keep the hat snugly on the head. Have you ever seen a style of hat like this I wonder? The label inside is Greek.
The label inside this shows 'ATHENS FUR SALES' T Galistinos. These were worn in the 50's I know but is there a specific name. It looks a little strange on my mannequin I know. It's a little mis-shapen. Again, I think it's made from real Persian Lamb fur/wool.
This fluffy, puffy, pink hat has no label at all. Can anyone confirm a style or date? Again, I'm thinking 50's or possibly 60's.
All of them are small but do fit quite nicely on the pea-sized head of my mannequin, Stella. Don't tell her I said that!
Any hat lovers out there? If you've got anything remotely like these in your hat collection I'd love to see! :xmas3:
I've recently come across these hats and wonder if you've ever come across anything similar in your travels. These were sent to me with a batch of vintage clothing so I wasn't expecting them and I'm keen to know more. I'm getting a distinct 50's or 60's vibe from them but I've not been able to find anything remotely like them in the vintage books I have.
This first one is rather special I think. It's made from real Persian lamb wool. The flaps on the top reveal a leathery/suede backing. As you can see, there's fabric inside the hat which is secured with a ribbon fastener, presumably to keep the hat snugly on the head. Have you ever seen a style of hat like this I wonder? The label inside is Greek.
The label inside this shows 'ATHENS FUR SALES' T Galistinos. These were worn in the 50's I know but is there a specific name. It looks a little strange on my mannequin I know. It's a little mis-shapen. Again, I think it's made from real Persian Lamb fur/wool.
This fluffy, puffy, pink hat has no label at all. Can anyone confirm a style or date? Again, I'm thinking 50's or possibly 60's.
All of them are small but do fit quite nicely on the pea-sized head of my mannequin, Stella. Don't tell her I said that!
Any hat lovers out there? If you've got anything remotely like these in your hat collection I'd love to see! :xmas3:
Yes, I thought the first one was almost like a Cossack style hat - perhaps not as tall. It does have that folksy look about it. Thanks for your input.
There is some additional lettering underneath the fury animal. 
