Original Vintage: This is a 1960s green mesh pill box shape hat from USA
It is fun and typical of the sixties; it can be worn in two ways.
- It can be worn straight on
- Alternatively, it can be worn 1960s Jackie ‘O’ style on the back of the head.
This is a 1960s green mesh pill box shape hat, decorated around the sides with silk flowers in shades of yellows and greens. The top has some fine green veiling which covers some of the flowers. The hat has the Union Made label inside
Dating from: 1960s
Measurements:
3 ½ " deep (9cm)
Inside round opening measures 21 ½ " (56cm)
Top diameter: 6” x 6 ½ (15.2 cm x 16.5 cm)
NB. this is not meant to fit over your head, but sits on your head it is secured with elastic which does not go under you chin but behind your hair
tip you can secure the hat with two crossed kirby grips on each side
and use a hair pin if you want to secure it on the back of your head.
Made of: Millenary mesh, and fabric flowers
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition:
The dress show in the photographs is also available see 1960s dress page
Vintage items are not new they date back to a particular era, some have survived in amazing condition, while others may show some signs of age but we feel they still deserve to make it into our collection. Therefore, we have listed our items into three Conditions:
- Excellent Vintage Condition: Means the item is in great shape for its age. (Most of our stock will fall into this category)
1960s Green Chiffon, Silk & Raphia Hat
To re shape put in steam flow and brush gently