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Cobalt blue 40s hat with curving peaked crown and wide bow in back. Thin wool lined with buckram for shape. Would look fantastic with a brooch of your choice front and center! No label, no flaws. $95

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Smashing black felted wool skull cap from the 1930s with dramatic green/black iridescent coq feather plume. One size, needs strap for beneath hair or can be pinned in. Superb condition! $145

Navy blue felted late 30s hat with wide brim, grosgrain ribbon in blue with dip at front revealing tangerine, mint green and yellow ribbon stripes. 21 1/2" around inside, no flaws. $75

40s faux leopard winter hat with wool knit side scarves. Top has balck wool inset, leopard is done in a padded ring. No size, no flaws. $75

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Whimsical navy blue cello clip hat from the 50s. 3 black plastic round balls at top with rhinestones all around, same ball at tip of spear shaped feather. 3 navy blue felt tipped hat  pins for securing. No flaws. $55

Gorgeous 40s winter white wool toque with glamorous silver beading angling down right side. A wonderful winter wedding hat! No flaws. 21 1/2" around inside. $115

Stunning soft ivory satin sculpted 60s hat with off center peak draped to side and accented with dangling rhinestone ball. Base is stiff buckram covered in black lace, from "Wolfe's of Des Moines IA". Had a tape mark from storage on front to side where rhinestone pin is now placed, looks fabulous with it (will send it along, you may add your own pin or button). Perched angled toward left, 21" around inside. An amazing hat for a wedding! $145

Heavily beaded gracefully curved abstract pill box 50s hat in soft winter white. Front of hat has deeper brim beneath lined in satin. A stunning hat for a wedding or cocktail event! No flaws. 21 1/2" around. $60

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50s wedding hat of wired tulle with iridescent sequins atop. Pearlized tear drop beads around edge. Very delicate, missing original veil. Beaded trim around clips sits very loosely. A gorgeous piece! $40

70s safari inspired Christian Dior hat in soft natural colored cello weave with khaki jersey cotton wrap. 21 1/2" around, no flaws. $145

Chic 60s hat in black velvet. Crushed toque style, lined in shocking pink, by Petunia. No flaws, 21 1/12" around inside. $40

Black velvet 50s clip hat with silver beaded bow on side. No flaws. $45

60s summer garden party hat with green open weave wire base edged in white chiffon rosettes, layered with silk and velvet white flowers on top. Pill box shape. Fantastic summer wedding hat! No flaws. 21 1/2" around. $40

50s hat of white faux fur, whimsically peaked off center on top and accented with white satin bow. A delightful winter hat! No flaws. 21" around, perches and needs pinned. $55

Chic 40s tilt hat topped with cocoa and persimmon ostrich feathers that angle over the face to give that noir starlet effect. Hat made of simple felt with netting in the center, felt strap secures under hair in back, would need pinned it place for additional security. No label, no flaws. $110

Wonderful 50s hat by Mr. D. Soft white satin cap has band of wired satin curving around on and below edge of crown. Romantic bows accent the curving band all around. A unique hat, perfect for a vintage wedding! No flaws, appears never worn. $135

50s hat of white silk flowers and iridescent sequins. Sheer sculpted base, no flaws. 21 1/2" around. $48

40s tilt hat covered in soft white shimmering velvet. Clips at sides to secure, rigid structure with shirred fabric around edges. No label, no flaws. $40

AS SEEN IN the 2009 September Issue of VOGUE MAGAZINE! Pg. 505, on model Karen Elson. Divine & dramatic sculptural black felt 40s hat with off center peaked brim accented with magenta silk velvet bow, velvet band around crown. Elastic strap to hold in place (needs replaced). No holes or stains, superb condition. 21 1/2" around inside, meant to tilt forward. $135

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Unusual Edwardian beach hat with silk woven stripes in persimmon, sage and delft blue. Silk ribbon around large crown, remnants of silk lining inside, loose structure lined in muslin. No label. Heavy wire around brim is exposed in 2 places, needs clipped or worked back in, ribbon around crown could use replaced. Great condition. 4" brim, 22" around inside. $170

Wonderful Edwardian hat soft sculpted  of black raffia woven with bands of sheer buckram. Black with silk ribbon & tassle in front and white ostrich feather plume in back. Lined in black silk which has shattered.. Solid condition with some wear to ribbon. 22" around inside of large crown. Amazing hat! $185

Sunshine yellow rayon faille 40s portrait hat with angled turret crown and seashell pleated and sculpted brim. Brim narrows as it comes around back....the perfect beach hat! No flaws, no label. Elastic strap to hold beneath hair in back. $140

Whimsical 40s hat of swirled sisal in a natural hue, spun into a blunted peak and trimmed with iridescent pink to violet silk ribbon. No strap to secure, needs one added or pinned on. A few splits in sisal, wearable with care. A darling topper! $70

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Mini pill box hat from the 1960s in classic aqua and white flecked wool. Swirled at top with topstiched applique, made by Des Moines designer Nina Neal. No flaws. $42

This hat reminds me very much of the headpieces in some of the photographs done by Madame Yevonde in the 1930s. A 1960s piece, it consists of a simple fabric and wire base decorated with bright garnet glass berries and paper leaves. By Des Moines milliner and dressmaker NINA NEAL. Some wear to paper leaves, a fantastic hat. One size, meant to be pinned or secured with combs. $90

Shocking pink faux fur swirled 60s hat in modified turban design. Structured over buckram, fully lined in taupe satin. Labeled NINA  NEAL (Des Moines, Iowa). No flaws. 21 1/2" around inside at ribbon band. $55

Cherry red wool 60s hat with wide, top stitched brim and matching band. Smart and chic! By Des Moines based designer from the 60s-70s, NINA NEAL. No flaws, 21 1/2" around inside. $65

Delightful 60s turban inspired hat created with silk scarves by VERA. Scarves signature on draped corners in back, arranged over a structured buckram cap, edged in lace band and labeled "NINA NEAL" (esteemed 60s-70s designer from Des Moines, Iowa). No flaws....a perfect addition to a collection of VERA pieces! 21 1/2" around inside. $65

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Fantastic 70s hat in spiraled top stitch wool in bright red, grey and black. Black leather band. No flaws. 22" around. $85

Whimsical 60s novelty hat adorned with plastic "sugar" coated strawberries. Green wire base with green netting (needs removed or replaced). One size, to be pinned in to hair. $50