Original Vintage: This is a 1960s Navy Blue Petal Hat
Fun and typical of the sixties worn by the film stars of the time like Elizabeth Taylor.
The hat is made from a mauve purple acetate lining fabric a stiffened petersham bound edge. The fabric has then been decorated all over with silky navy circles cut into flower petals and hand stitched in the centre of the petal giving the hat a great three-dimensional look with a fluttering movement, showing the purple fabric on movement.
Dating from: 1960s
Measurements:
3 ½ " deep (9cm)
Inside round opening measures 22 ½ " (57 cm)
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 Navy Blue Petal Hat
To re shape put in steam flow and plump up gently