With curled brims that lift the face and draw attention upward, Breton hats are like instant face lifts. In brown straw, this petite version recalls the seaside hats with which Coco Chanel launched her career in 1910.
Dark brown straw basketweave Breton hat with grosgrain bow detail at top center crown; brim is deeper in front than in back. Grosgrain interior sweatband; unlined.
material: straw, grosgrain
noteworthy: loosen dirt with baby toothbrush or compressed air
repairs: none
condition: excellent
measurements:
diameter: 7 ½” front to back, 7” side to side
interior circumference: 20 ½” around grosgrain interior band
brim circumference: 27” around brim edge
brim depth: 2” in front, ½” in back
crown height: 4”
label: Gertrude’s (Newtonville)
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size 20 ½” or small
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Dimensions:Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Diameter: 7.4 in (18.8 cm)Marked Size: none; 20.5″ or small (US)
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Style:Breton (In the Style Of)
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Place of Origin:United States
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Period:1940-1949
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Condition:Excellent
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Seller Location:Tucson, AZ
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Reference Number:Seller: 0412.10.035Seller: LU864315853592
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