Vintage 1940s black fedora - Gem。This is a collector\'s dream hat from the fashionable 1940s\'! The felt fedora consists of a tall, conical crown that is surrounded by a medium size brim. The brim is upturned at the back and turned down towards one side. At the front there is a magnificent feather \"bird\" that lays over the front brim, and extends its wing towards the side. This is an incredible look, and the feathers are in wonderful vintage condition, since we keep all our hats in a moth and climate controlled environment. There is a shiny black fabric band around the crown that ends in a bow at one side towards the back. There is an elastic band attached to the inside of the hat to keep it in a tilted position. 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. There is no label, but imprinted inside the hat: MERRIMAC HAT CORP. 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, flowers & veils are fragile, given their age. Mannequin not for sale.