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Lot 8
Sale 6324 - Spring Fashion & Accessories
Lots Open
Mar 5, 2025
Lots Close
Mar 21, 2025
Timed Online / Chicago
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Estimate
$500 -
700
Price Realized
$15,360
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
William J. Velvet Hat & Hat Box
Tall truncated conical hat in draped purple silk velvet, crowned with brown striped rooster feathers and brown chenille dot veiling. Lined in purple silk satin. With woven "William J. 56 West 57th St. New York" label.
Label: William J.
Date: Mid 20th Century
Country of Origin: USA
Approximate Measurements:
Height: 13.5"
Circumference: 21"
With two pieces of William J. hat boxes: one cylindrical box without a lid, and one large circular lid. Cylindrical box features "William J." label and illustration and features handwriting at the exterior reading "White straw / pink straw / + black chiffon".
From the Collection of Netty Macaluso
This lot is located in Chicago.








