Tangerine Boutique's Head Wear Page

To determine a woman's hat size measure the head all around (front to back) at the center of the forehead. The measurement 22" has traditionally been considered the "average" size we will call that medium. Hat sizes are done in 1/4" increments. If a hat is under 22" I will call it small if it is over 22 1/2" I will use large as the size. If by chance a hat is over 23" it will be extra large.

#2468 Click to enlarge and to see other views	Black silk flowers and leaf tendrils comprise this sculpted "cone" hat from the late 1950s -early 60s. The hat has a buckram frame with dome shape. At the peak are clusters of inky blossoms with wispy leaves cascading down to frame the edge. A whimsical style, it looks well with hair that is pulled back or cut close. It would be especially cute worn over a short pixie cut. The perfect foil to your little black dress. The size is flexible and should fit most heads. It has a wired frame which holds nicely but a couple of bobby pins discreetly placed beneath the leaves would help secure it. There is no label left but the millinery work is lovely. Excellent Condition $75.00
#2470 Click to enlarge and to see other views	Very early 1950s narrow, velour felt, pill box in sage green. On the right a cluster of sculpted felt flowers cascade over the temple. Prong set rhinestones adorn the petals like dew drops. A single long quill in matching green accents the crown creating a touch of drama to this otherwise demure chapeaux The inside edge is defined by velvet covered wire with side prongs to hold it on the head. The felt is a velvety soft blend of wool and fur. In the millinery trade this kind of felt is called velour and it has always been considered the finest material. There is no makers label, just a woven label that reads genuine velour. The size is flexible and should fit most heads.Although it does have the wire prongs a couple of bobby pins will help to secure it in place. Excellent Condition $78.00
#2471 Click to enlarge and to see other views	Fabulous Angora felt Toque from the 1960s by Mr. Josephs New York. As a milliner I am completely fascinated by this hat. It is difficult to see, because of the plush surface, but the felt has been molded in deep concentric ridges creating a subtle surface texture on the outside. You can see a picture of the inside structure if you click on the picture and go to the detail page. I wish I could have seen the head block that the designer used to create this wonderful hat. It would have looked like a wooden bee hive! Aside from the unique shape the felt material is remarkable. I have seen a lot of angora felts in my day but this is by far the most lush. Inside the stamp of the felt maker reads Mousse HB. The color is a rich lilac. There is a stunning jeweled accent stitched to one side. The jewel piece is a full 4" long. Clusters of prong set, pink aurora borealis rhinestones are mixed with large, rainbow, purple and pink marquise and pear shaped crystals. Lots of hats from this era sport sparkly brooches, often put on by the owner, but this piece was made for this hat. It is sewn on permanently and does not have a pin back. This would have been a very expensive hat in it's day! The size is average, 22, and it is meant to sit up high towards the back of the head. There are absolutely no flaws and it looks like it was never worn. Mint Condition $125.00
#2472 Click to enlarge and to see other views	Late 1930s draped toque with modified snood. Just a hint of medieval style which was very popular at the time. Rose pink velveteen gathers into a round cushion made to perch at the front of the head. In back an open net of velveteen cord hugs the crown. The net is tethered with brass findings. In it's era this hat would have been considered the height of fashion, created to coordinate with the fussy hairdos that were popular. Hair was worn long, smooth over the crown with a flip in front and curled or rolled under at the ends. The size is flexible and it should fit on just about any head. The label reads Marshall Field and company, Debutante Room. Excellent Condition $85.00
#2473 Click to enlarge and to see other views	Dramatic black picture hat from the late 1940s - early 50s. Very fine braid coiled into a huge brim with shallow rounded crown. The hat is detailed with a narrow black velvet ribbon sash and has two wired velvet streamers on either side. Inside is a bias velvet band which circles the crown of the head. I added a millinery elastic cord (I was a milliner) to wear under the hair in back to keep the hat in place. It is easier than using bobby pins and with such a large brim, anchoring the hat with an elastic works much better. Simple and elegant it can easily be worn with any number of styles but in it's era this hat would have been worn with either a full skirt and cinch waist dress or... a dress or suit with narrow pencil skirt. Gloves and a smart bag would have been completed the ensemble. There is no label but the straw is of a very fine quality indicating it would have been a better maker. The brim measures a full 18" from side to side and the size should fit most heads. Excellent Condition $95.00
#2436 Click to enlarge and to see other views	Pretty! Pretty! Pretty! 1960s cloche style hat in pink. The body of the hat is pink felt but the under brim has been covered with pink wool jersey for a contrast look. The crown is festooned with swirls of silk ribbon mixed with feathers and velvet or silk flower petals. There is a pale pink tulle overlay which has dots of iridescent glitter. The whole thing is neatly tied together with a pink grossgrain ribbon band which ends in a looped detail on the right. This one is pretty enough to eat! Unfortunately the designers label is gone but judging by it's quality and unusual detail work it must have been a high end item. The size is medium (22"). Excellent Condition $75.00
#2435 Click to enlarge and to see other views	ADOLFO II Lovely equestrian style hat from the 1960s. The material is a fine pari-sisol straw in navy. It is swathed in a mist of navy tulle. It has a long curved brim and short rounded crown similar to a Victorian riding hat. In back there is a beautiful hat pin with luminescent navy bead and oversized rhinestone (see detail pictures). The pin can be removed or moved to another place on the hat if you like. It is original to the hat. There are two labels inside Adofo II New York, Paris and a Bloomingdales label. The size is medium/large and will fit up to 23". Excellent Condition $58.00
#2424 Click to enlarge	Fabulous 1950s fuchsia pink hat! Sooo... CHIC! This stunning Picture hat has a moderate brim measuring 12" across. The brim is swirled with fuchsia pink, silk organza. Think shocking pink whipped cream! The crown is rounded but unstructured and made out of doubled, deep pink netting. It is embellished with a swirl of multi-pink silk flowers, velvet leaves with pink chenille berries. Feel like an absolute LADY when you attend your next function or luncheon. I guarantee the compliments. The designer of this lovely confection was Miss Mary New York it was purchased at the Richard Healy Co. Worcester. It is Medium in size and will fit up to a 22" head measurement. Excellent Condition $120.00
#2425 Click to enlarge	THE most unique and stunning ladies fedora style hat! The era for this one is the early 1950s. It was created from a wonderful and unusual tweed felt. The felt has a mohair feel. The base color is slate blue and it is shot with black and tan "tufts" giving it a tweed appearance. The brim is generous measuring nearly 14" across. The crown is 4 1/2" high and rounded. It has a wide gross grain head band and double bow off to the side. The ribbon matches the hat color and is decoratively top stitched in multiple colored threads. The brim is shaped to dip down over the right eye. You know, that "Lady of Mystery" kind of thing. (My husband LOVES that look!). There is only a union label but the felt is printed with Etoile Melange blend felt. 70% wool 30% rayon. Henry Pollak Inc. New York. $125.00 Excellent Condition
#2418 Click to enlarge	1960s exaggerated Pillbox swathed in iridescent graphite feathers. Simple and elegant. The pill box stands 5" tall in the back and 6" tall in the front. The feathers are laid over a felt base and held in place with sheer black netting. Off to the left side is a separate spray of feathers. It is beautifully lined with black and silver brocade. The label inside reads Kay-Regina,Vaughnan's,Worcester,Mass. This hat is designed to sit on top of the back of the head. The mannequin I show it on is small and the hat comes down quite low. Ideally I think it should perch a bit higher, but that is really a matter of taste. The size is medium/large. And it is in... Mint Condition $55.00
#2417 Click to enlarge	Fabulous and Fun! Flapper look from the 1970s. During the 1970s there existed a real fascination with retro. In particular the Roaring 20's. For a while they were re-designing dropped waist dresses, T strap shoes and of course the flapper style hats. The scene which embraced this was young, "artistic"and quite avant-quarde. Designed by Don Anderson of New York the hat you see here has a felt cap covered with iridescent feathers the color of carnival glass. The feathers are held in place with black netting. Off to the right is a generous coque of the same feathers which adds a wonderful theatrical element. The only thing missing here is the spit curl over the forehead, yes? The hat is on the med/small side. It is meant to fit closely. One tiny place on the netting had to be tacked but the mend is undetectable. Excellent Condition $125.00
2410 Click to enlarge	This whimsey is an absolute work of art! The era is the earlier 1940s when restrictions on the use of fabric dictated a stark and lean line to fashion. Many of the women of the day however did not loose their desire for thoroughly feminine indulgences. Since the majority of materials used in millinery details were exempted from restriction many of the resulting styles were rich and colorful and totally female! This lovely piece consists of a spray of pastel roses sitting in a "nest" of gathered tricolored netting (red,yellow and sage). Cascading down the back are sepia brown bows made from real silk faille ribbon (silk was rarely used in the garment indusry at this time but could still be found in trimmings).The owner would have worn it tilted towards the front of the head. There are two cloth covered hatpins which were made to match.The structure beneath is sepia milan braid. This was an expensive hat! The label reads Elm Shoppe inc. Worcester Mass. The hat measures 13" from the front to the end of the ribbons. It will come to you in the original box. Excellent Condition $110.00
#2401 Click to enlarge	Olive green lamp shade style hat done in fur-felt velour. Trimmed with two inch gross grain ribbon and bow. 1950's Very Audrey Hepburn. size 22 Excellent condition $75.00