#4104 $850
Embroidered lace wire frame hat, c.1910
Exceptional Edwardian hats, with their original trim, are difficult to find. Most have been "improved" with over decoration, or else they are in worn condition. This one from the collection of a New York artist is a special find for the serious collector.
The garden hat is fashioned from delicate embroidered mesh stretched over a wire frame. The underside of the brim is backed with matching tulle. The crown is lined with silk chiffon. I love the variety of texture and the subtle, pastel shades of the floral decoration.
The totally romantic hat evokes nostalgia for the genteel, leisured lifestyle of the Edwardian middle class. It all ended with WWI. To fully enter into the mood, wear the hat with the embroidered lace tea dress currently offered for sale.
The condition is excellent.
The crown circumference is 24'. The diameter of the brim is 16".
