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Edwardian fine black woven straw with ribbed 'silk' band and bow.
Inside black band has signs of wear. The elastic in the band
designed to go under the hair at the back has virtually 'gone'.
Wearable. 3.5" brim; 6.25" x 7.25" oval-shaped top £20 |
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| An original early 20th century ladies straw, part of the Miss Haversham Collection (old and showing its age). Somewhat delicate for long-term use, but has character £5 |
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| Pale lilac wool felt hat, with lilac and purple hat band (not blue as it looks here). Asymmetrical brim, 2.5" to just over 3". Crown about 3" high. Edge turned and machine sewn. by C&A, made in England. Feather decoration removed and slightly dirty. £5 |
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| Almost cherry red thickish felt hat, with 'cleft' crown; no label. 3" to 3.5" brim, with edge turned and machine sewn. One fault in brim and hat ribbon removed leaving a single line of dried glue. £6 |
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A soft wool Sherlock Holmes style hat, lined in navy blue cotton. Diameter
11". Brims 3" and 2.5", ear flaps 5" long. £10 |
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Marabou feather trim, wired rim, white silky hat. Needs steaming to restore
shape. 7" diameter. New. £10 |
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Mushroom velvet soft 'pillar box' hat, 2.5" high. Black elastic chin strap.
By Kangol; new. Net has been removed.
£5.50 |
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All wool dull blue asymmetrical hat, made in England. 8" diameter
with slight dip front and back. Elastic chin strap. £10 |
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Navy blue viscose woven straw which needs remoulding by steaming over a
kettle. The rim is slightly stiffened and covered with a 0.75"
hat band. Unlined; new. Oval, about 7.5" x 8" in
diameter. £5 |
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Navy blue polyester shaped hat. The rim is hidden with narrow
ribbon. New. £10 |
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hat18 | |
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A dressing-up top hat. The material is not very
strong. £2 |
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An original silk top hat, part of the Miss Haversham
Collection. With a bit of steaming over a boiling kettle and a
brush with a soft brush this hat could look much more respectable.
But it depends upon what part it is called upon to play! £10 |
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Dressing-up bowler hat; not very strong £1 |
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Modern grey topper, ex wedding hire; part of the Miss
Haversham Collection. The moths have been at this one, and
coffee was spilled on the rim, but still stiff. This topper
fits nicely into the hat boxes (see last item). £10 |
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| Victorian white embroidered net, hand-sewn into a small mop cap of about 16" circumference. The frill is about 2.25" at the front to 3.5" wide at the back. I can see no holes in the net. This indoor cap is designed to perch on top of the hair-style. I am not sure if it is an original or a copy in authentic fabric. £20 |
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Bright purple hand crocheted snood in a synthetic yarn (not blue as
looks in this photograph). Hem is 22". £5 |
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4 very sturdy cardboard hat boxes, all used to
travelling. They fasten with a strong nylon strap and plastic
buckle. £8 each |
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