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Lot 15

Collection of Ten Vintage Hats, 1940s-50s

Collection of Ten Vintage Hats, 1940s-50s

Sold to benefit the Art Acquisition Fund at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfield.

This lot includes ten assorted hats.

THE FIRST
Black straw cone shaped hat with black net swirled on top and long black net drape.
Label: John Fredericks

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 12.75”

THE SECOND
Black velvet hat with twisted bow detail on front.
Label: Aurore

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 21.25”

THE THIRD
Black ruffled synthetic horsehair braid hat with black lace and velvet trim.
Label: L. Strauss / and Company

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 17.25”

THE FOURTH
Black velvet headband with wide and thin velvet bows and black sequined butterfly.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 11.5”

THE FIFTH
Periwinkle velvet hat with bow detail.
Label: L. S. Ayres & Co.

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 10.75”

THE SIXTH
Dark blue velvet headband with blue feathered bird detail.
Label: Saks Fifth Avenue

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 11”

THE SEVENTH
Blue braided straw hat with black bead and brass hat pin.
Label: John Frederics
Size Label: 22

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference:18.5”

THE EIGHTH
Black felt layered rick-rack and black net hat.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 21.25”

THE NINTH
Pink and blue grosgrain ribbon and woven straw checkerboard hat with ostrich feather and blue net veil.
Label: Marion Valle

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 18.25”

THE TENTH
Blue braided straw hat with embroidered blue ribbon trim.
Label: Milgrim
Size Label: 22

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 21”

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with some small holes in the back net drape.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is poor with a large hole in the center back brim and worn fold on the left side brim. There is also some light soiling at center front inner band.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good though the velvet ribbon has stiffened and the back braid is bent under the brim.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is poor with the plastic headband broken in half.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is good with soiling overall from wear.

THE SIXTH
The overall condition is good though the feathers on the bird detail is starting to detach.

THE SEVENTH
The overall condition is good though there seems to be a missing element on the front brim along with some light soiling on the band.

THE EIGHTH
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.

THE NINTH
The overall condition is good with the feather broken and missing some barbs. The net also has some holes and detached from the front and minor soiling on the band.

THE TENTH
The overall condition is good though the ribbon trim has faded severely and there is some light soiling on the band.

Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional condition photos, please use the INQUIRE button or email couturecr@lesliehindman.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

timothylong@hindmanauctions.com 312.334.4222

Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

Michael Hall

Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

michaelhall@hindmanauctions.com 312 280 1212

Beatrice Levine

Account Executive

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