Unusual Hat and Fur muff/stole - help!

DoubleSeahorse

DoubleSeahorse

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Some recent finds at a community yard sale...

First up - this really fun and unusual hat, modeled dashingly by my plush leopard. Lol.

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Interior is a green lace material with a label that says 'Frank Palma "Jr." Original'. I'll get a pic of the label later for the mystery labels thread. I'm guessing 1950's, anyone else have an opinion on this?

Next up, a matching set of a big poofy fur muff and small stole/collar. My first guess was that this was sable but I have a large sable coat and this is much softer and also a bit shorter in texture and length. Deep chocolate brown with white stripes/spots. The muff also has a nice cord-covered ring attached to secure the muff onto one's arm. No labels. Any ideas on fur type and date?

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Thanks all!

~Tiff~
 
Well I am going to go the deep end here and suggest they date to the 1930's, I had a similar styled muff from the late 20's.....from the edging it looks like a silk lining, is it?

But dont trust what I say..I am sure someone will come along and let you know for sure.

As the far as the fur type I am not sure, but it is beautiful!
 
Yes the muff does have a silk lining with a bit of the lining ruffling around the edges.

Thanks for the help so far - still, what the heck kind of critter was that?

~Tiff~
 
Just by the picture, my first impression of the muff/collar was dyed rabbit.

Can you take it to a 'furrier', they usually are very helpful.

Gayle
 
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