Vintage 1940s Black Felt Hat Heart Shaped Broad Brim Halo Beret 1940s Skirt the most apparent are in

the most apparent are in the circled areas - some saddle-wear - watermarks & discolouration to the linings - a tear to the cuff lining (arrowed)

Sleeve length pit to cuff: 4 1/2" (11

most noticeably the white ring at the front waist -  the silk edging is worn & frayed at the neck back

2 lower welted pockets: the front fastens with 4 marbled burgundy early plastic buttons

it fastens with 3 pearlescent plastic 'cat eye' buttons

Vintage 1940s Black Felt Hat Heart Shaped Broad Brim Halo Beret 1940s Skirt the most apparent are inA striking vintage c. 1940s black felt hat somewhat in the halo beret genre, with broad heart shaped brim. The hat is handmade from a single piece of felt, cunningly shaped, folded, stitched & creased, is trimmed with bands & a false bow of folded grosgrain ribbon, & has a petersham inner headband; it is intended to sit toward the back of the head. NB: the model is for display purposes only, & is not included :) Please study the photographs carefully