Some help dating hats, please?

[Better Dresses Vintage]

Even Susan Langley's book isn't helping me much. I still can't pinpoint these exactly. Any help would be appreciated.

This first one is unlined and stamped in gold in three places on the grosgrain interior band. It says "CHRISTY'S LONDON" (I've emailed them for info -- they've been in business since the 1700s). "Exclusively For Abercrombie & Fitch Co. New York" (which means it's likely prior to the additional stores opening, such as Chicago and San Fran). and "Fur Felt".

Smart looking, no?

 

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Here's #2 - aqua wool felt.

 

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label in aqua hat -- note the it says "Inc." after Rich's. Have never seen that before and I live here in Atlanta, where Rich's was from.

 

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Third is a bit snug on Cracked Jane (my model)...

 

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and finally the tag from the cloche...

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

Hi,

I wish I could be more exact, but here is my gut reaction.

#2 Aqua felt is late 1940's to early 1950's, possibly mid 1940's.

#1 Brown is mid 1950's.

#3 is early to mid 1960's.

 

[missproper]

Beautiful hats! Love them all

 

[Midge]

Love them too - the first two are so cute, and the the third one so elegant!

Karin

 

[Better Dresses Vintage]

Thank you all so much! Barbara, your gut reactions (which I'm guessing are based more on experience than whim), match mine exactly. I think I am not too awful at dating items, in general. What I lack is confidence. I really don't want to mislead customers, or appear dishonest or unprofessional due to, well, stupidity! I always like to double check rather than just go with my "feeling." ; )

Thanks again!