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Sally Victor WWII Halo Hat
Whimsical and charming, vintage early 1940’s big brim hat by Sally Victor. Made of buttery soft, milk chocolate brown velour fur felt, and the entire wide brim is covered in adorable loops of charcoal gray, velvety wooly yarn loops interspersed with tiny red wooden beads.
A true example of the milliner’s ingenuity, talent and resourcefulness during WWII. During wartime, there was a rationing of materials and soon the better trimmings became very hard to find. Famous American and European Haute Couture designers and milliners turned to using everyday materials to create some of the most whimsical and delightful creations ever! From jewelry to evening gowns, common items such as wood, ceramics, yarn, and even paper were used by top designers to make fashions for the stylish ladies of America and abroad.
The crown is shallow and supple and conforms to the head, and the brim is nice and wide for a halo effect when the hat is worn pushed back on the head. Label is Sally Victor, 18 East 53rd St. (New York). A wonderful WWII era and Swing time hat for your vintage attire!
Sally Victor, a contemporary and fierce competitor of Lilly Dache’, was one of the “Big 5” American milliners in the early 20th Century, and her early hats are very hard to come by. Due to the materials used, I feel this hat is worthy of a place in any museum or serious hat lover’s collection.
Condition is Good. A few flaws but nothing too serious. The hat is clean and has no moth bites or moth holes, and the velour felt is supple and soft. Shows mild age but is in overall very good shape. The wool yarn has no flaws, and all the little wooden beads are intact and secure. The inside of the hat’s crown has light wear to the band which also has light age and mild soiling. The hat has no stains or marks and no odors. Please see the photos for any flaws, and to see the overall very good condition of this hat.
Price: $64.00