il_fullxfull.2703722306_63xf.jpg。This is an amazing black felt wide brim hat from the fabulous forties! The crown is round, and the wide brim is folded at the front, and tapers down towards the back. The outstanding features of this hat are the two blue feather wings attached around the crown from the back to the front. There is an elastic band attached to the inside of the hat to keep it in place. What a stunning look! 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. Printed inside the hat: NEUMANN ENDLER 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.