
1950s · 1950s · American
Production
mass-produced
Material
woven straw
Culture
American
Movement
New Look / Post-War
Influences
Victorian boater tradition
A classic boater hat constructed from tightly woven straw in a natural tan color. The hat features a flat, rigid crown with straight sides and a wide, flat brim that extends evenly around the circumference. A cream-colored grosgrain ribbon band encircles the base of the crown, providing subtle contrast against the straw weave. The straw construction shows fine, even ridges characteristic of machine-woven hat bodies. The brim maintains a perfectly horizontal plane, demonstrating the structured millinery techniques of the 1950s. This style represents the enduring popularity of boater hats as practical summer headwear, offering sun protection while maintaining a neat, respectable appearance suitable for both casual and semi-formal occasions during the post-war era.
Lineage: “Victorian boater tradition”
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