1940s Hat by Lilly Dache - Late 40s New Look Forest Green Felt Saucer with Coral Orange Knit Turban Style Trim - Paris New York Label

A very lovely 1940s hat in Robin Hood hues, this forest green felt hat has a New Look appeal with its saucer brim and sophisticated style. It has a dome shape heavily draped in felt with bright orange jersey knit folded and tucked around the crown. An excellent designer find fro the late 40s to early 50s.

Measurements
20 1/2 Inches Circumference at inside base of crown, Center Front Brim Width 3 1/4 Inches

Era
1940s

Label
" Lilly / DACHE / Paris New York / 78 EAST 56TH STREET, N.Y. " and " MAAS BROTHERS / TAMPA, FLA. " at inside back

Materials
Forest green wool felt, vivid coral orange synthetic jersey knit with a soft velour nap, black grosgrain interior band

Closure
None needed

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Very nice, some of the jersey knit edges might show a bit here and there but can easily be tucked back into the folds of the crown, the Maas Brothers label shows many pricks from a hatpin, three loose stitches to top stitching at left side, nothing noticeable when worn

Washing Instructions
Steam and block

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