Lot 32

Lot 32

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $300 - $500

Estimate$300 – $500

Status

Closed

Two Unlabeled Hats

THE FIRST
Flat-brim perching boater hat in black woven straw. Black silk velvet ribbon around the crown and a faux gardenia flower at the front of the crown of the hat. The underside of the brim is lined in black silk velvet that extends around the outer edge of the brim. Two combs at interior brim with a long loop of hat elastic, to be worn around the back of the head or under the chin.

Label: Unlabeled
Date: Mid 20th Century

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 4"
Exterior Brim Circumference: 47.5"
Interior Crown Circumference: 20"

THE SECOND
Pillbox hat in black silk velvet with large coated ribbon bow attached at the front of the hat. Lined in white stiffened sinamay. Two combs attached at interior brim with hat elastic.

Label: Unlabeled
Date: Mid 20th Century

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 3"
Circumference: 16"

From the Collection of Netty Macaluso

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good, in consideration of the vintage nature of the item. Slight discoloration marks to interior brim at the front of the hat. Slight finish loss to stem of faux flower.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good to very good, in consideration of the vintage nature of the item. The X bow has stiffened over time.
The overall condition is very good, in consideration of the vintage nature of the item. Slight discoloration marks to interior brim at the front of the hat. Slight finish loss to stem of faux flower.

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Tanner Branson

Associate Vice President, Head of Department, Luxury Handbags & Couture

tannerbranson@freemansauction.com 312 280 1212

Tanner Branson joined Freeman’s in 2022 where he provides streamlined services for couture clients evaluating and appraising luxury handbags and luxury goods. Mr. Branson brings over a decade of experience in the luxury market working for brands such as The Row and Brunello Cucinelli. He has also collaborated with celebrity clients to curate personal and public wardrobes and done commercial and editorial styling work for print and digital publications internationally. At Freeman’s Mr. Branson combines his endless passion for fashion history and luxury goods with his educational background. He has a BA in Fashion Business from Columbia College. Mr. Branson is affiliated with various auxiliary boards including the Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum. Mr. Branson also appears on the top-rated PBS television program Antiques Roadshow.

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Two Unlabeled Hats