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A sophisticated vintage early 1950s hat by a very special milliner, Kate Ferretti of Denver, Colorado. Dates to circa 1949 to 1952, the Dior "New Look" Era of fashion. Lush dark Navy blue, almost black, genuine French fur-felt is pliable, supple and buttery soft. Asymmetrical in shape, a head hugging Calot with a curved "point" on the side. Trimmed with a thick spray of dramatic, swooping coque plumes in dark black, wrapped in a dark blue velvet sheath. the plumes cascade down the side of the face, creating a profile effect that is quite stylish. Comes with the original box which is worn but is included. (if you do not want the box, shipping will be $8.00 less). A fabulous hat from an important American millinery talent. A Denver legend! More details below, so please scroll down. Thanks for looking!
I show the hat on a full sized, adult millinery head. Sized to fit most heads. The edges are wired (hidden) and covered in dark blue grosgrain ribbon for a well finished hat. Stamped inside "Made in France" which refers to the fur felt velour. Box is original to the hat, and is white and gold. Box shows age and has writing on 2 sides, but not the lid which is very good. the box is large, as there were two Ferretti hats stored in this. This auction is for the 1 hat plus the box. NOTE that if you do not want the box, the shipping will be $8.00 less than shown.
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