Vintage Men's Straw Boater Hat 20s Summer 7 1/2 Whitehall VFG Barbershop
What a classic summer hat circa 1920s! Straw boater hats became popular in the late 1800s, but probably reached their peak in the l1920s to early 30s.This boater has a narrow brim than some I have seen, The outer ribbon band is 2.25" wide.
SIZE: No size label. I typically wear a 7.5 and this is roomy on me.
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Inner band circumference | 23.5" | 59.5 |
| Outer brim circumference | 27" | 68.5 |
| Width of brim, all sides | 2" | 5 |
| Height of crown sitting on flat surface | 3.5" | 9 |
MATERIALS/COLORS: The hat is constructed from a light shade of straw with a black grosgrain ribbon. The inner sweatband is leatherette. The inner crown is white satin with netting sewn around the margins - the netting tucks underneath the sweatband.
TAGS: Whitehall. I did not find much information about Whitehall hats online, except for ads suggesting they were comparable to Mallory (another unfamiliar-to-me brand).
CONDITION: The satin inner crown has a stain at the center, presumably from the original owner's pomade. The sweatband is a bit warped, meaning the unattached edge doesn't lay flat against the inside walls. No other issues noted - straw is intact, no cracking noted.
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For menswear, the chest is measured at armpit level.
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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.
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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.