Elegance in Shade - Vintage 1930s 1940s Natural Straw Wide 。This beautiful brown straw hat consists of a round crown that is surrounded by a wide and downturned brim. There is a brown grosgrain band around the crown, which cascades downwards at one side of the front. There are beautiful fabric flowers and geen \"stems\" attached to the front. Simply stunning! There is an elastic band attached to the inside of the hat to help keep it in place. The wartime 40’s saw a huge variety of hats that were suitable for any face shape, hairstyle or personal preference. Throughout the war & on both sides of the Atlantic, elaborate creations brightened dreary utility fashions, brought about by rationing. The only items not rationed were hat materials. Explosions of feathers, veiling & artificial flowers were popular. There is no designer label, indicating it was a custom-made creation. Please keep in mind that you are buying a vintage hat, not new nor perfect! This is an authentic piece of fashion history! This hat is in wonderful vintage condition & has been lovingly preserved among over 1300 vintage hats we have collected for 40+ years. Feathers, straw, furs, flowers & veils are fragile, given their age. Mannequin not for sale.