This beautiful and elegant hat is made with very soft emerald green velour felt, and it is trimmed with 'feathers' of the same material to one side.Post war 1940’s and 1950’s saw many women choosing not to wear hats on a regular basis. To preserve its market, the millinery industry set about creating variety and extravagance. Generally speaking hats remained small and close to the head. They were now touted as the essential accessory to complete the ensemble.Label: B. ALTMAN & CO. - NEW YORKThis hat is in wonderful vintage condition and has been lovingly preserved among over 1300 vintage hats we have collected for 40+ years. Mannequin not for sale.
