vintage 1940s ladies Panama hat Gage Brothers Chicago NY millinery
vintage 1940s ladies Panama hat Gage Brothers Chicago NY millinery

vintage 1940s ladies Panama hat Gage Brothers Chicago NY millinery

Regular price $ 78

Tropical/ Panama style woven straw hat in cream, by Gage Brothers of New York and Chicago, circa early 1940s vintage. Curved, 3/4 sickle moon brim with three color (sage green, cream, and burnt orange) twisted grosgrain ribbon banding and knotted bow detail at back center. Lightweight and fairly fine straw/ raffia with varied woven patterning throughout the crown and brim. Feels coated/ plasticized, with no losses- almost as if there would be some water repellency. Marked "Genuine Panama"on the interior grosgrain ribbon band, along the Gage label, as shown. Optional black elastic.

Condition is very good- exterior is quite clean save for a couple of tiny specks on the ribbon band. Some darkening to the interior ribbon band, some loss of elasticity to the strap. Really fine considering age and material- I can just see this on a lady adventurer! 

Measurements:

Size not marked- interior band measures to approximately 21.5" around- I'm a 22 with no issues and many of the hats from this estate were in the 22- 23 size range, 2.5" front brim depth, approximately 4" depth

vintage 1940s ladies Panama hat Gage Brothers Chicago NY millinery
vintage 1940s ladies Panama hat Gage Brothers Chicago NY millinery
vintage 1940s ladies Panama hat Gage Brothers Chicago NY millinery
vintage 1940s ladies Panama hat Gage Brothers Chicago NY millinery