Collection of Vintage Hats, Museum Deaccession, 1930s-50s

Lot 14

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Lot Description

Collection of Vintage Hats, Museum Deaccession, 1930s-50s

Sold to benefit the Art Acquisition Fund at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfield.

This lot includes fourteen assorted hats.

THE FIRST
Pink braided straw tiered hat with light pink ostrich feather and net veil.
Label: Beatrice- Martin

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 20"

THE SECOND
Yellow fur felt hat with gold painted ostrich feathers and brown flocked dot veil.
Label: Blum's Vogue

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 20.25"

THE THIRD
Red and blue straw hat with red velvet trim and bow at center back with tails.
Label: Talbert / Original

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 20"

THE FOURTH
Brown velvet hat with velvet ball and grosgrain ribbon bow detail and net veil.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 11"

THE FIFTH
Brown net hat with pink fabric flowers and brown ostrich feathers.
Label: L. S. Ayres & Co.

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 19.25"

THE SIXTH
Off-white fur felt hat with pink grosgrain ribbon bow and pink fabric flower detail, and light brown net veil.
Label: Irene / L. S. Ayres & Co

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 18.25"

THE SEVENTH
Rubber covered wire-frame hat trimmed with plastic berries and a melange of fabric flowers.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 19"

THE EIGHTH
Green braided straw hat.
Label: L. S. Ayres & Co.

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 20"

THE NINTH
Dark blue straw hat with blue grosgrain ribbon folded triangle trim and blue net veil.
Label: Blum's Vogue

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 19"

THE TENTH
Natural braided straw hat trimmed in black and red velvet with gold-tone and silver-tone metallic thread braid on the front right band.

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 18"

THE ELEVENTH
Natural braided straw hat trimmed in red velvet and light red velvet ribbon on crown, and taupe net veil.
Label: Pasternak

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 18.75"

THE TWELFTH
Natural braided straw hat with dark green velvet trim and yellow fabric flower detail, and green net veil.
Label: Otto Lucas

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 20"

THE THIRTEENTH
Natural straw hat with yellow velvet ribbon trim, white fabric flower, and yellow net veil.
Label: Vogue Hats

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 19.25"

THE FOURTEENTH
Orange velvet circular hat trimmed in pheasant feathers.
Label: L. S. Ayres & Co.

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 17.5"

Condition

Condition:THE FIRSTThe overall condition is very good with no visible issues. THE SECONDThe overall condition is fair with overall soiling throughout the felt and several holes in the net veil. THE THIRDThe overall condition is very good with no visible issues. THE FOURTHThe overall condition is good with a small hole in the veil on the front right and the ball details on the back right hat brim.THE FIFTHThe overall condition is good though the back net piece is fraying and the flowers are misshapen. THE SIXTHThe overall condition is fair with soiling throughout and orange adhesive marks on the inner crown and some holes in the net. THE SEVENTHThe overall condition is fair with some areas of exposed wire and the flowers are misshapen all over. THE EIGHTHThe overall condition is fair as it is misshapen and has many loose threads. THE NINTHThe overall condition is good thought there are several large holes in the veil. THE TENTHThe overall condition is good though the black net veil is torn free and missing. The wire is pulling out at center back under brim. THE ELEVENTHThe overall condition is good with some soiling along the top on the light red velvet ribbon. THE TWELFTHThe overall condition is good thought there are holes in he veil and the flowers are slightly misshapen. THE THIRTEENTHThe overall condition is good structurally thought the veil is coming away from the hat at the brim, the flower is misshapen, and there is soiling overall on the crown. THE FOURTEENTHThe overall condition is good though there is some light soiling on the top of the crown, some small holes from multiple pin sticks, and discoloration to the lame lining. Everything is sold 'As Is'. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional condition photos, please use the INQUIRE button or email couturecr@lesliehindman.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact.
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