purple-felt-hat-with-feathers- 。This is truly a stunning purple felt hat from the fashionable 1940s\'! The hat consists of a cap that serves as the base for a wide brim which is turned up at the front, folded and ending halfway to the back at one side. The way the brim is placed creates the drama for the hat, which is further enhanced by the magnificent matching color long feather attached he\'d at the front by its quill. The feather projects downwards and ends in a \"V\". This is a showstopper hat for sure! The wartime 40’s saw a huge variety of hats that were suitable for any face shape, hairstyle or personal preference. Throughout the war & on both sides of the Atlantic, elaborate creations brightened dreary utility fashions, brought about by rationing. The only items not rationed were hat materials. Explosions of feathers, veiling & artificial flowers were popular. Label: MILLER & RHOADS - RICHMOND ( Indelible ink was used on a corner of the label to cover probably the owner\'s name or initials...) Sise label: ADJUSTABLE Please keep in mind that you are buying a vintage hat, not new nor perfect! This is an authentic piece of fashion history! This hat is in wonderful vintage condition & has been lovingly preserved among over 1300 vintage hats we have collected for 40+ years. Feathers, straw, furs, flowers & veils are fragile, given their age. Mannequin not for sale.