Five Vintage Hats & One Matching Scarf, 1950-70s

This lot includes five hats and one scarf.

THE FIRST
A hat and matching scarf set of tan fabric printed with a brown floral scene. Mr. John hat has a wide brim, lined with white fabric printed with the words Mr. John
Label: Mr. John

Hat Measurements:
Crown Circumference: 21.5"

Scarf Measurements:
23" x 22"

THE SECOND
A Jennifer Ouellette hat of black and gray felt with self fabric trim.
Label: Jennifer Ouellette

Approximate Measurements:
Crown Circumference: 22.5"

THE THIRD
A Wommelsdorff hat of nylon in colorful stripes of blue, black, and red, trimmed with self-fabric brim.
Label: Wommelsdorff Berlin One Size

Approximate Measurements:
Crown Circumference: 22"

THE FOURTH
A tan safari hat trimmed with goldtone hardware, with wide brim, and belt around crown.
Label: Mr. John

Approximate Measurements:
Crown Circumference: 21.5"

THE FIFTH
A brown mink pillbox hat, lined in brown fabric.
Label: Irene of New York

Approximate Measurements:
Crown Circumference: 21"

Property from the Estate of Patricia Ann Black Smyth, Sold to Benefit Berea College, Berea, Kentucky

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good for hat and scarf, with hat lining having come loose.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is good, with wear on mink near right side on hem, and wear around grossgrain ribbon.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]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.

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Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Five Vintage Hats & One Matching Scarf, 1950-70s

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