STYLISH 1940s TILT FELT HAT WITH FELT FLOWERS AND VEILING

This is a very stylish 1940s' tilt hat made of black felt. The hat consists of a round flat crown and it extends to make a turned down, rounded brim. The hat is trimmed with flowers made of the same. felt at the back, and finished with some black veiling. There is an elastic strap to hold the hat in a tilted position. Tilt hats were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were worn at an angle and held to the back of the head by a strap, rigid ring, elastic band beneath the hair, or a combination of these. Imprint. on the felt under the brim: Belvedere - HENRY POLLAK Henry Pollak started designing ladies’ hats in New York around 1910. His hats were famous for exquisite designs and very high quality, and they were highly sought after. Still today they are a large part of hat collections. This hat is in wonderful vintage condition and has been lovingly preserved among over 1300 vintage hats we have collected for 40+ years. Jean Harlow mannequin not for sale.