Dedicated to my dear friend & fellow vintage enthusiast in Japan ~MMM~ with much love & the best of hopes for you & your country! I keep you close to my heart~ Please enjoy visiting my antique & vintage ladies’ hat collection photo blog~ I finally have a good excuse to rationalize this obsession! All the items shown are authentic antique & vintage pieces. Welcome to my parlour~ J. p.s. I list other vintage/antique hats & related goodies on eBay & etsy to support my millinery habit~ Please feel free to take a look: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Tarnished-Past-Vintage-Hats & http://www.etsy.com/shop/TarnishedPast All text & original photos are my property (Tarnished Past), please inquire if you wish to use them for any purpose. Thank you.Tumblr (3.0; @tarnishedpast)http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqdfvrif1o1qidt92o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqdfvrif1o1qidt92o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqdfvrif1o1qidt92o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqdfvrif1o1qidt92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqdfvrif1o1qidt92o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqdfvrif1o1qidt92o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqdfvrif1o1qidt92o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqdfvrif1o1qidt92o9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqdfvrif1o1qidt92o10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Circa Late 30s to 40s Black Leather Toy Tilt Topper Hat with Huge Red Bows</strong></p> <p>This is one of my favorites! A petite toy tilt hat of soft black glove/kid leather trimmed with big red grosgrain ribbon bows, overlapping one another & draping off the brim~ Certainly a rather high end hat for the time period.</p>http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/9286568024http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/9286568024Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:07:00 -06001930s1940svintage hatvintage millineryvintage fashionvintage leatherleathertilt hat<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbm7p0fK91qidt92o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbm7p0fK91qidt92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbm7p0fK91qidt92o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbm7p0fK91qidt92o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbm7p0fK91qidt92o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbm7p0fK91qidt92o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Circa Late 30s to 40s Black Spangled Loops & Veil Juliette Cap Hat</strong></p> <p>A darling little Juliette cap of black felt with big same fabric loops accented with sparkling black spangles & finished with a scrumptious, long black veil. A very coquettish little number!</p>http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/9245310077http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/9245310077Mon, 22 Aug 2011 02:28:00 -06001930s1940s30s40svintage fashionvintage hatvintage millineryvintageWWII<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbkx4J6Mr1qidt92o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbkx4J6Mr1qidt92o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbkx4J6Mr1qidt92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbkx4J6Mr1qidt92o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbkx4J6Mr1qidt92o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbkx4J6Mr1qidt92o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbkx4J6Mr1qidt92o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbkx4J6Mr1qidt92o9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbkx4J6Mr1qidt92o10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Circa Late 30s to 40s </strong><strong>Rhinestone Sprinkled Lace </strong><strong>Black </strong><strong>Velvet Tilt Topper Hat</strong></p> <p>A sultry & oh so flirtatious black velvet number, very similar to a newsboy cap or a beret but with va~va~va~voom accents of fine black Chantilly lace, accented with rhinestones, as an eye skimming blusher & a skirt at the back.</p>http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/9244863379http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/9244863379Mon, 22 Aug 2011 02:00:00 -06001930s1940s30s40sWWIIblack velvetvintage fashionvintage hatvintage millineryvintage lacevintage rhinestones<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbke575I01qidt92o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbke575I01qidt92o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbke575I01qidt92o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbke575I01qidt92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbke575I01qidt92o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbke575I01qidt92o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbke575I01qidt92o9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqbke575I01qidt92o10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Circa Late 30s, early 40s Darling Roses Trimmed Blue Cell Toy Tilt Hat</strong></p> <p>A cute~as~can~be tilt hat of glossy, deep blue cellophane straw trimmed with beautiful (very fresh looking for their age too!) millinery roses & a dab of netting, the head strap is a clever use of folded over & intertwined grosgrain ribbon (many such inventive millinery innovations came about during the rationing of supplies up to & through WWII).</p>http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/9244675339http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/9244675339Mon, 22 Aug 2011 01:49:00 -06001930s1940s30s40sdepression eraWWIIvintage fashionvintage hatvintage millineryvintage flowersvintage rosestilt hat<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqb1h1tisD1qidt92o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqb1h1tisD1qidt92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqb1h1tisD1qidt92o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqb1h1tisD1qidt92o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqb1h1tisD1qidt92o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqb1h1tisD1qidt92o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqb1h1tisD1qidt92o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqb1h1tisD1qidt92o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Circa Late 30s, 40s LONG Tassel Brown Felt Fez</strong></p> <p><br/>A jaunty fez, so popular in the late 30s to 40s, made of chocolate brown felt with numerous stitching details & a very long, same fabric tassel draping off the crown. Another fun example of the creativity milliners used when faced with the supply rationing of WWII~ using all the scraps of materials & embellishing with stitching!</p>http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/9231655300http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/9231655300Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:00:00 -06001930s1940sWWIIdepression eravintage hatvintage fashionvintage millineryfezvintage feztassel<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqaxplvnui1qidt92o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqaxplvnui1qidt92o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqaxplvnui1qidt92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqaxplvnui1qidt92o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqaxplvnui1qidt92o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqaxplvnui1qidt92o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqaxplvnui1qidt92o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqaxplvnui1qidt92o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqaxplvnui1qidt92o9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Circa Late 30s, 40s BIG Bows & Lucite Flowers Brimmed Hat</strong></p> <p>A striking style, very mens wear & art deco inspired. A firm black hat with turned up brim trimmed with fantastic, big satin & grosgrain ribbon “bows” accented with large, crystal clear flower jewels.</p>http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/9228106237http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/9228106237Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:39:00 -06001930s1940s30s40svintagevintage fashionvintage hatvintage millineryWWII<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqax3oraMI1qidt92o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqax3oraMI1qidt92o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqax3oraMI1qidt92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqax3oraMI1qidt92o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqax3oraMI1qidt92o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqax3oraMI1qidt92o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqax3oraMI1qidt92o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Circa Late 30s, 40s LONG Black Tassel & Frog Bumper Brim Tilt Topper Hat</strong></p> <p>An ultra chic, tiny black bumper brim felt tilt topper with simple felt knots on the crown & across the back, but oh, the back! A very long & slinky rayon satin tassel hangs alluringly off the pointed back, attached by an ornate frog. All I can say is “WOW”!</p>http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/9227533188http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/9227533188Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:26:00 -06001930s1940svintage fashionvintage hattasselWWIIdepression eratilt hat<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqawgrmrid1qidt92o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqawgrmrid1qidt92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqawgrmrid1qidt92o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqawgrmrid1qidt92o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqawgrmrid1qidt92o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqawgrmrid1qidt92o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqawgrmrid1qidt92o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqawgrmrid1qidt92o10_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqawgrmrid1qidt92o11_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Circa Late 30s, early 40s Black Spangles & Fishnet Toy Tilt Topper Hat</strong></p> <p>A glitzy little toy tilt topper, like a tiny top hat, in sparkling black spangles, the open crown overlaid with wide fishnet, big fishnet bows on one side & even the head strap is fishnet! Toy tilt hats were one of the millinery designers answers to the WWII supply rationing; make smaller hats~use less materials.</p>http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/9226954664http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/9226954664Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:12:00 -06001930s1940s30s40shatvintagevintage hatvintage millinerymillineryvintage fishnetfishnettilt hatspanglessequinsdepression eraWWIIvintage fashion<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqavgh05W91qidt92o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqavgh05W91qidt92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqavgh05W91qidt92o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqavgh05W91qidt92o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqavgh05W91qidt92o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqavgh05W91qidt92o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqavgh05W91qidt92o9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqavgh05W91qidt92o10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqavgh05W91qidt92o13_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Circa Late 1930s~Mid 1940s BIG </strong><strong>Feathered </strong><strong>Faux Bird Trimmed Black Wide Brim Hat</strong></p> <p>A scrumptious & well styled number, all artfully blocked & sculpted felt with a single, large faux bird complete with long, glossy iridescent tail draping down the back~</p>http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/9226041480http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/9226041480Sun, 21 Aug 2011 16:50:00 -06001930s1940sdepression eraGreat Depressionvintagehatvintage hatvintage millineymillinerybirdmillinery birdfashionvintage fashion<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo27k3ZMBV1qidt92o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo27k3ZMBV1qidt92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo27k3ZMBV1qidt92o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo27k3ZMBV1qidt92o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo27k3ZMBV1qidt92o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo27k3ZMBV1qidt92o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo27k3ZMBV1qidt92o9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo27k3ZMBV1qidt92o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo27k3ZMBV1qidt92o10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Circa Late 1930s 1940s Black & Red Felt & Suede Sugar Loaf Witch Pilgrim Style Hat</strong></p> <p><br/>A truly playful hat of black felt with a tall, sugar loaf style crown, fire engine red suede band & tiny black bows with a sculpted & curved brim, decidedly pilgrimesque or witch couture! I gave into temptation & wore this for Halloween as a Pin Up 40s style witch, wickedly fun!</p>http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/7414071877http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/7414071877Sat, 09 Jul 2011 03:26:00 -060019301940shatmillineryfashionvintagevintage hatvintage millineryvintage fashionWWIIGreat Depressiondepression erapin upvintage witch<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo26wh0xXe1qidt92o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo26wh0xXe1qidt92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo26wh0xXe1qidt92o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo26wh0xXe1qidt92o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo26wh0xXe1qidt92o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo26wh0xXe1qidt92o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo26wh0xXe1qidt92o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Circa Late 1930s 1940s Black Feathers & Fishnet Cocktail Hat</strong></p> <p>A glamorous black felt cap cleverly styled with very little actual material (WWII war effort rationing of millinery supplies) & artfully accented with sumptuous sprays of black feathers & large fishnet netting at the back, two hat pins are still in place~ oh, that Old Hollywood elegance!</p>http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/7413879304http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/7413879304Sat, 09 Jul 2011 03:12:00 -06001930s1940shatmillineryfashionvintagevintage hatvintage millineryvintage fashionfeathersfishnetdepression eraWWIIWWII fashionGreat Depression<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnygn82laj1qidt92o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnygn82laj1qidt92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnygn82laj1qidt92o5_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnygn82laj1qidt92o6_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnygn82laj1qidt92o7_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnygn82laj1qidt92o9_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnygn82laj1qidt92o10_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnygn82laj1qidt92o11_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnygn82laj1qidt92o12_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnygn82laj1qidt92o13_r1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Circa Late 1930s 1940s Brown Robin Hood Hat with a Long Tailed Pheasant</strong></p> <p><br/>A striking & now rare Robin Hood inspired brown felt hat trimmed with a gorgeous faux pheasant made of real feathers over a spun cotton body, check out those tail feathers!</p>http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/7337043512http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/7337043512Thu, 07 Jul 2011 02:52:00 -06001930s1940svintagevintage hathatvintage millineryvintage fashionfashiontaxidermyWWIIvintage bird<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyfqoHeZn1qidt92o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyfqoHeZn1qidt92o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyfqoHeZn1qidt92o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyfqoHeZn1qidt92o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyfqoHeZn1qidt92o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyfqoHeZn1qidt92o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyfqoHeZn1qidt92o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyfqoHeZn1qidt92o11_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Circa Late 1930s 1940s Brown Felt Wide Brim Tilt Hat with Enormous Rose</strong></p> <p>A very chic & feminine brown felt tilt hat with a generous brim, trimmed with a large, coiling same fabric rose cleverly constructed from smaller felt scraps (a direct result of the WWII war effort rationing imposed on milliners). This lovely hat was worn by a bride for her wedding, which was very common during the war, when weddings were a bit of a rushed affair, before seeing ones sweetheart off to serve. How romantic!</p>http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/7336767499http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/7336767499Thu, 07 Jul 2011 02:32:00 -06001930s1940sWWIIvintagevintage fashionfashionvintage millinerymillineryvintage hathatrosemillinery flowers<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyf981GPR1qidt92o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyf981GPR1qidt92o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyf981GPR1qidt92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyf981GPR1qidt92o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyf981GPR1qidt92o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyf981GPR1qidt92o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Circa Late 1930s Black Cat Ears Hat</strong></p> <p>A whimsical black, spiraling cello straw hat styled in the shape of cat ears, reminiscent of some of Renaissance head dresses, with a delightful, looping, back head grip</p>http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/7336616313http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/7336616313Thu, 07 Jul 2011 02:22:00 -06001930sdepression eraGreat Depressionvintagevintage fashionfashionvintage hatvintage millinery'hatmillinerycat<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyevaJnSI1qidt92o11_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyevaJnSI1qidt92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyevaJnSI1qidt92o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyevaJnSI1qidt92o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyevaJnSI1qidt92o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyevaJnSI1qidt92o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyevaJnSI1qidt92o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyevaJnSI1qidt92o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnyevaJnSI1qidt92o9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Circa Late 1930s 1940s Black Spangled HUGE Orchid Flower & Circles Toy Tilt Hat</strong></p> <p>A glamorous WWII era number of black felt with a large & chunky same fabric flower (looks like an orchid, iris or lily) accented with sparkling spangles, the little hat pad is trimmed with eye~catching same fabric circles. Note the clever usage of the smaller pieces of felt, which, along with many other materials, was rationed during the war. Milliners were pushed to heights of cleverness in scrap material usage, this hat is a fantastic example!</p>http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/7336494038http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/7336494038Thu, 07 Jul 2011 02:13:00 -06001930s1940svintagevintage hatvintage millineryvintage fashionWWIImillineryfashion<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnwmqnw7as1qidt92o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnwmqnw7as1qidt92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnwmqnw7as1qidt92o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnwmqnw7as1qidt92o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnwmqnw7as1qidt92o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnwmqnw7as1qidt92o9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnwmqnw7as1qidt92o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Circa Late 1930s Fire Engine Red Wide Brim Sculpted Tilt Hat</strong></p> <p><br/>A stunner of number in bold fire engine red, artfully sculpted with a swooping, pleated brim & tall, sugar loaf style crown accented with a perky same fabric bow~ I luv luv luv this one!</p>http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/7297972553http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/7297972553Wed, 06 Jul 2011 03:08:00 -0600vintage1930s1940sred hathatvintage hatvintage fashionvintage millinerymillineryGreat Depressiondepression eravintagetilt hat<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnwmbhNxWq1qidt92o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnwmbhNxWq1qidt92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnwmbhNxWq1qidt92o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnwmbhNxWq1qidt92o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnwmbhNxWq1qidt92o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnwmbhNxWq1qidt92o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Circa Late 1930s Cocarde Ribbon Trimmed Black Straw Sculpted Wide Brim Portrait Hat </strong></p> <p>A delicious glazed black straw wide brim, just so Film Noir, with interwoven grosgrain ribbon cocarde trim & a sculpted brim.</p>http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/7297851586http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/7297851586Wed, 06 Jul 2011 02:59:00 -06001930s1940sblack hathatvintage hatmillineryvintage millineryfashionvintage fashionvintagedepression eraGreat Depression<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnpbs5CsqB1qidt92o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnpbs5CsqB1qidt92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnpbs5CsqB1qidt92o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnpbs5CsqB1qidt92o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnpbs5CsqB1qidt92o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnpbs5CsqB1qidt92o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Circa Late 1930s Black Turban with Red Wings & Brass Charms</strong></p> <p>A perfect little Saks Fifth Avenue number for Lady Luck~ a black felt turban with red felt “wings” & tiny stamped brass charms, such as roses, leaves, stars & even horseshoes!</p>http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/7153104534http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/7153104534Sat, 02 Jul 2011 04:28:00 -06001930s1940sturbanhatmillineryvintagevintage millineryvintage hatvintage fashionvintage charmsDepression EraGreat Depression<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnfyn4zqee1qidt92o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnfyn4zqee1qidt92o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnfyn4zqee1qidt92o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnfyn4zqee1qidt92o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnfyn4zqee1qidt92o11_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnfyn4zqee1qidt92o13_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Circa Late 1930s Sheer Black Cello Crown Half Hat with Bow & Veil</strong></p> <p>A charming black halo or half hat of black cellophane with very shiny black cello accents & sheer horsehair braid trimmed with a flirty honeycomb veil & chunky taffeta bow on one side~</p>http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/6969425364http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/6969425364Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:06:00 -06001930s1940svintagevintage fashionvintage hatvintage millineryhatmillineryfashiondepression eraGreat Depressionblack hat<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmzamvPuYI1qidt92o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmzamvPuYI1qidt92o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmzamvPuYI1qidt92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmzamvPuYI1qidt92o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmzamvPuYI1qidt92o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmzamvPuYI1qidt92o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmzamvPuYI1qidt92o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Circa Late 1930s Early 1940s Purple & Gray Silk Turban Scarf Tilt Hat</strong></p> <p>A very Old Hollywood looking turban tilt hat made of scrumptious gray & grape purple silk chiffons, artfully coiled, draped & braided (even the head strap is an eye-catcher!), with a long, tendriling “end piece” that can be wrapped around like a scarf or Medieval wimple style. I believe this was custom made, a very high end little number! Check out the flick “Cover Girl” with Rita Hayworth for similar, superb vintage hats~</p>http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/6650455498http://tarnishedpast.tumblr.com/post/6650455498Sat, 18 Jun 2011 03:06:00 -06001930s1940svintagevintage hatvintage millinerymillineryhatturbanvintage turbantilt hatvintage fashionfashion