What would you call this 50s hat besides cute?

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I always thought broadbrims were spectacular but never tended to be in love with smaller hats as much. I never seen anything quite like this one. The ribbon is stiff because it has a cut out behind it. It reminded me of something Little Debbie or Mary Quite Contrary would wear.

What do you think/how would you describe it?
 
I like the sculptural element! Shapewise, either a narrow brimmed pancake or a shallow toque, I think.
 
Originally posted by mags_rags
I like the sculptural element! Shapewise, either a narrow brimmed pancake or a shallow toque, I think.
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I always thought pancakes were flatter than that. I would say toque is closer. The whole sculptural thing threw me for a loop, though.

nostalgic*collections LOL - ladybug would be along the lines of the Mary quite Contrary world I was thinking of...
 
CHRIS!! :wub: :hiya:

Oh, what a cute little hat! Not a pancake, but not sure what it would be called. Berger's was a, if not THE, high-end department store in Buffalo.

Janine
 
Chris, L.L. Berger's Department Stores in Buffalo were upscale locally owned stores. Your hat would have been considered pretty "tony" in western NY and probably would have cost a lot (for that area, in that time). Their downtown flagship building was architecturally significant (being in real estate, you'd appreciate that). Then they expanded into the suburban malls, and well, like so many other nice dept. store chains, went out of business.

We always considered it a treat to go to Buffalo with my parents, and shop with my mom in Berger's. Your hat brings back great memories. I found a couple hats from Berger's on a trip back to NY last year, and they are very high quality as well.
 
I do not have a shot of it on a head, but I do have a straight on shot. The lampshade has a 5" wide opening at the top.

My mannequin is tucked away in my aunt's closet in Fl until I can go rescue her. I couldn't take her when I moved right away. I miss my Juliet

I usually buy hats that are ladies fedoras that are about 20/21 inches in circumference for myself...and this hat I tried on and doesn't fit tightly on me. It would not stay without a fancy hairdo, I suppose and maybe pins or maybe I just have the wrong head. I'll see what else I have around the house
 
It's in the style of a Tudor bonnet. I have seen this style referred to as 'trencher' which is now more commonly used to describe the academic mortar board cap.

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There was another fashion revival of Elizabethan styles in during the 1950's partly do do with the coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11. I don't see the ribbon detail as V for Victory- but I like the suggestion! So, I don't think it is mid-1940's. What I haven't seen before is the lace trim on the petersham band. That's an added detail. I wouldn't mind getting a look inside the hat to see how the ribbon trim was placed.
 
I didn't take a pic specifically of that..but did notice that when I was taking a picture of an inside mark that it appears to be the endings of the blue structured pieces. The blue behind the ribbon is not "floppy" - its pretty sturdy.
 
Originally posted by vertugarde
Well, that's the bonus prize - Flechet - famous for 'refined velour.' Top French hat manufacturer. Company closed in the 1960's I think. Another Flechet hat from the 1950's;

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So should i tell the gal who has the antique store around the corner and has been bugging me about it that she can have it for $1000 or her first born? just kidding lol
 
Originally posted by TangerineBoutique
Your hat is from around 1956-57. Those sculptured ribbons were very popular then. I would call it a stylized mushroom crown with mini-sailors brim.

Melody
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a mushroom crown? hmmm...interesting...so maybe that is where I got the Miss Muffett, Mary quite contrary thing
 
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