30s Vintage Women's Fedora Hat Slouch Film Noir Dark Blue Stitched Low Crown VFG
A low crown women's fedora style hat that dates to the 1930s. The crown is shaped by two asymmetrical "slashes" that are stitched together in a lighter neutral shade of thread. The longer slash is further shaped with inside stitching to create a deeper pinch. The outer hatband is grosgrain ribbon with a folded treatment on the wearer's right.
SIZE: Labeled size 22
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Inner band circumference | 21" | 53.25 |
| Brim circumference: Front / Back | 2.75" / 2.2" | 7 / 5.25 |
| Height of crown with hat sitting on flat surface | 3.5" | 9 |
MATERIALS/COLORS: Dark blue felt, probably wool, and thinner/lighter than other hats I have handled from this era.
TAGS: No maker's tag
CONDITION: There are faint old makeup stains on the front half of the inner ribbon band - see closeup. There is subtle fading to the outer band, with a bit of fray at the slanted edges - see closeup. The way the ribbon is folded there suggests to me that the hat may have had a small feather trim in that spot, which a new owner may want to add back.
I measure the outside of garments, unless stated otherwise.
For menswear, the chest is measured at armpit level.
For womenswear, the bust is measured a little below armpit level, including the room created by darts or gathers.
Waist will be measured if there is one, and hips are measured about 9" below waist level. Sleeves are measured from shoulder seam or an approximation in the absence of a shoulder seam. Garment length is measured from the back of the neck, unless otherwise stated.
The measurement numbers refer to the garment, not the body inside. For best fit, measure a similar type of garment which fits you well and compare.
If the garment is shown on Josephine, my mannequin, her measurements are 31/24.5/34". Sometimes she wears a padded bra. My live models measurements vary depending on the day and year, and I don't ask them to share that.