Frances Girard, Three Hats & Hatbox

THE FIRST
Top hat in white satin with flocked black dots throughout. Brim in black silk velvet. Lined in black silk satin with a petersham ribbon at the interior brim.

Label: Unlabeled, attributed to Frances Girard
Date: Mid-20th Century
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 7"
Interior brim circumference: 22"

THE SECOND
Domed hat in black stiffened crinoline with oversized black Russian netting and black velvet bows at the front and the back. Brim in black jersey with a petersham ribbon at the interior. Unlined.

Label: Frances Girard
Date: Mid-20th Century
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 7"
Circumference: 18"

THE THIRD
Straw hat with floral motif embellishments throughout; embellishments comprised of flocked pink faux leaves, walnut shells, and and beads. Pink petersham and orange velvet ribbons around the exterior crown of the hat. Brim underside lined in ecru satin; pink petersham ribbon & lace trim at the interior brim. Lined in pink lace.

Label: Frances Girard
Date: Mid-20th Century
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 6.5"
Interior brim circumference: 20.5"

From the Collection of Netty Macaluso

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is excellent, in consideration of the vintage nature of the item. Some faint discoloration to the petersham ribbon interior brim at the front of the hat.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good to very good, in consideration of the vintage nature of the item. Slight discoloration marks to interior brim; some minor loss of form to interior brim.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good to excellent, in consideration of the vintage nature of the item. Some residue & discoloration marks around interior brim of hat.

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