Cream Plastic Straw Hat with Floral Net

1960s · 1960s · American

A structured summer hat featuring a woven plastic straw construction in a natural cream tone. The crown sits close to the head with a moderately wide brim that curves gently upward. The hat is adorned with an elaborate arrangement of artificial fabric flowers in pink, burgundy, and yellow tones, clustered primarily on one side of the crown. A fine mesh netting in matching burgundy drapes from the floral arrangement, creating movement and visual interest. The plastic straw weave shows a tight, regular basket-weave pattern typical of mid-century synthetic millinery materials. This represents the 1960s trend toward synthetic materials in fashion accessories while maintaining traditional feminine decorative elements.