Era - 1960s Measurements - fis 21 inch head Label - none Another perfect-for-Summer hat! This one is also a natural straw, done in a thin weave with rounded top and open design around the top too. It has ivory straw
embriodered flowers around the sides with more straw on top and the edges of the barely-there brim. Brim narrows to nothing in the back. Has is unlined.
Era - 1960s? maybe earlier Measurements - fits 22 inch head Label - none I assume these hats (2 available) were from
some sort of group. They have red felt flat top and black embroidered sides. The back has section of 9 inch long black rayon fringe.
Condition - Excellent condition, no flaws seen.
#HAT-165- Braided green, white and brown hatmaking straw - $30.00
Era - 1940s Measurements - 7/8 inches wide. 2 pieces are 11 yards long, 3rd piece is 3-3/4 yards long Label - none Great old braided straw for making hats. This is 3 pieces, making a total of 25 yards. It is green, white
and brown straw. The straw is shiny on one side, dull on the other side. From the estate of Milliner Jessie Laurent Harper
Condition - Excellent condition, no flaws seen.
#HAT-166- Blue, white and black hatmaking straw - $30.00
Era - 1940s Measurements - 7/8 inches wide, 24 yards long Label - Dernier Importers 24 yards of woven hat making straw that is white, black and dark blue. Soft and flexible, thin strips of straw in the weave. From the estate of Milliner Jessie Laurent Harper
#HAT-878- Jessie Harper's Millinery advertising fan - $18.00
Era - early 1950s Measurements - 10-1/2 x 10 inches. Great advertising fan for Jessie Laurent Harper's millinery business.
It is a lightweight cardboard with a picture of Jessie on the front. It says - 'Mrs. Harper shown leaving her home wearing one of her latest creations'
and 'Mrs. Harper is in great demand as a model for her hats at various fashion shows'. The back has her
phone number and address in NYC. It also says - 'Jessie Laurent Harper milliner, try the Harper touch, designing a specialty,
wear a hat to fit your personality' I imagine the fans were given out at the fashion shows that Jessie did,
to help advertise for the hat making business that she ran out of her apartment. From the estate of Jessie Laurent Harper
Condition - Very good condition. It does have faint crease mark across the front
#HAT-912- Faux fur cap - $15.00
Era - 1960-70s Measurements - fits 22 inch head Label - Betmar New York Dark brown faux fur cap with brim on rhe front and a covered ball on the top. Furry Mod style.