Straw Hat with Orange Fabric Daisy

Wartime / Utility Fashion · 1940s · American

A narrow black straw hat band adorned with fabric flowers including a prominent orange daisy with cream petals and green foliage. The construction shows wartime economy with simple straw weaving and modest fabric flower embellishments. The orange daisy appears to be made from cotton or similar lightweight fabric, with individual petals cut and assembled around a central disc. Small cream-colored fabric flowers and green leaves complete the floral arrangement. The black straw base is tightly woven in a plain weave pattern, creating a sturdy foundation for the decorative elements. This type of millinery reflects 1940s resourcefulness, using minimal materials to create cheerful accessories during fabric rationing periods.