40s/50s Strawbridge & Clothier New Look Black Straw Wide Brim Hat With Lace Trim

From the late 1940s or early 1950s, a dreamy New Look picture hat in fine, smooth black straw. Lace trims the brim and covers the large bow tucked beneath a high-quality pale pink "silk" rose. Interior grosgrain band. Super yummy. From my personal collection. Labels: Strawbridge & Clothier (beloved Philadelphia-based department store, in business 1868-2006 -- see images of the first and second iterations), New York Creation (collab between the New York Dress Institute and the ILGWU, intended to show fair labor practices and protect designs from being hijacked, in use 1941-1955) Materials: straw (looks and feels like buntal), blended-fiber lace, faux floral Condition: no flaws to note beyond some evidence of age to the flower Dimensions: size 21, meaning it measures 21"/53cm around the inner grosgrain band not including the lace trim, about 12.5"/31.75cm side to side, slightly less front to back brim height about 2.5"/5cm lace edge trim is about 1.5"/3.75cm wide ☞ Our items are not newly manufactured "vintage style" pieces. They are true vintage, at least 30 years old. Please read condition report provided above. ☜ Notes: International customers are responsible for any taxes or import fees.