
Roaring Twenties / Art Deco · 1960s · American
Production
handmade
Material
straw
Culture
American
A close-fitting straw hat with a rounded crown and narrow brim, adorned with an abundant arrangement of fabric flowers in coral pink, pale blue, and cream tones. The flowers appear to be made from lightweight fabric, possibly silk or cotton, and are clustered densely around the crown and brim edge. The base hat is constructed from natural-colored woven straw in a fine weave. The floral decoration creates a three-dimensional surface texture that extends beyond the hat's silhouette. This type of elaborate floral millinery was popular for special occasions and formal daywear during the 1960s, representing the era's taste for decorative accessories that complemented the decade's shift toward more youthful, optimistic fashion.
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