1920s/1930s Straw boater hat

Oh, the thrill of the hunt! I went to an estate sale this past weekend and found matching treasures.

1930s/1920s straw boater hat. J. L. Hudson Co.

I also found sheet music-- "What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry?"

The straw boater is a similar match to the hat being worn by the gal in the photo. A perfect find!

The hat will be in the shop as soon as I get it "spiffed up" and photographed.

McCalls 1940, vintage hats worn with linen suits

Three linen suits each worn with a 1940s tilt hat. The lovely tailored suits are each a McCall's pattern. The stylish and fashionable vintage hats are similar to the hats available in The Vintage Hat Shop.

McCalls 1940

Vintage antique wedding crowns

Recently I went to two large antique shows. I found two lots of antique vintage wedding crowns! I rarely find these treasures and to find all these in one weekend-- you can believe that I was smiling ear to ear! I can only imagine the dresses that must have been a part of the bride's ensemble. Someone treasured each crown and now I hope another bride will find each crown special, too. 
Some are already in the shop, others will be listed soon.

Vintage capulet hat

Capulet- Small hat conforming to shape of head and placed back from brown, sometimes with cuffed brim in front.  ( also known as a Juliet Capulet, heroine of Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet). Also known as a calotte or calote.
Straw capulet

Feather calotte

1930s calotte- wool and mohair! 

1940s capulet with snood

1930s tilt hat with one feather

Are you a fan of 1930s hats? Take a look at the feather tilt that was on the cover of McCalls Magazine in 1938. How dramatic! It would take confidence and style to wear such a fashion statement.  I certainly would have to try on this hat and do a bit of mirror modeling before listing it in The Vintage Hat Shop!

McCalls Magazine 1938

1933 Dodge and a tilt slouch hat.

Everything about this photo is classic. The 1933 Dodge, the setting, the gal driving. But my favorite item is the tilt slouch hat worn but the woman in red on the far right. Her entire outfit is so stylish!

1941 War Ad features Halo Hat

I enjoy looking through old magazines and I always get a kick out of finding pictures that match my hats!
The Woman's Home Companion June, 1941 issue had this ad for Greyhound Bus.

I had just purchased this 1930s halo clamshell hat.What are the chances?!

1930s halo clamshell hat

The hat is now listed in The Vintage Hat Shop. I will be glad to send along the 1941 advertisement to the person that purchases the hat.

1932 Swimsuit Fashion Layout-- Hats, too!

The 1932 swimsuit layout photo looks like a real party! Not only are the suits worn by the guys and gals unique but the hats are, too!  The red hat is my favorite. Which item of clothing do you like best?

1940s tilt hat, Texaco, cleanliness

Now you wouldn't think all those words would fit together in a blog title, would you?
But this Texaco add is just perfect!  In the advertisement the Mother is explaining to Betty that the Texaco dealers have now promised to provide "clean fully-equipped rest rooms at our stations."

 

Those of you that follow The Vintage Hat Shop know that I love 1940s tilt hats.

My guy is a vintage car enthusiast and Texaco is one of his favorite collectables.

And when we travel I have this obsession with  finding clean restrooms.

So I think this 1939 Better Homes and Gardens advertisement  is a keeper!

1931 Chevy and a brown cloche

I bought the January 24, 1931 issue of The Literary Digest specifically for the Chevy advertisements. Yes, my guy is a Chevy man. The photo of The Chevrolet Standard Sedan is such a classic!

But when I looked carefully I saw some advertisements that  match perfectly with some vintage hats currently listed in The Vintage Hat Shop.  

Look at the women getting out of the car. That brown cloche is perfect! It reminded me of the 30s cloche that I recently offered for sale in the shop.

The little guy running toward the car has such motion. And what about the man holding the suitcases-- wearing a striped vest! This simple picture tells a whole story.

I don't know if you can read the fine print that tells the prices of the cars--- Roadster $475; Sport Roadster (with rumble seat) $495;  Phaeton $510;  Coach, $545; Sport Coupe (with rumble seat) $575; Coach, $545; Standard Five-Window Coupe, $545.

Vintage Tilt Slouch, Mae West

I love it when I find an inspiration photo that matches one of the hats currently listed in The Vintage Hat Shop.

Take a look at the cover photo of the Motion Picture July 1933. Featuring Mae West!

and now the 1930s buttercream yellow tilt slouch that is currently in the shop!

Vintage Fashion 1933---- Before and After

Take a look at the Before and After 1930s  fashion shots from the Motion Picture Magazine, July 1933.
I rather like the Before photo! Love the hats in both of them.

Motion Picture Magazine  July 1933.

Replacing feathers on a vintage hat

I recently purchased a 1930s black felt forward tilt hat for The Vintage Hat Shop--  I loved the hat, in perfect condition, except for the feathers--

So I went to my favorite craft store and purchased new feathers and replaced them myself!
 

Of course when I listed the hat I mentioned that the feathers had been replaced, but with feathers similar to the original, would you agree?

 The 30s forward front tilt, black felt with (new) red feathers!

Black Front Tilt With Privacy Veil

I purchased this black front tilt because I buy one whenever I see one! So rare these days. Loved the bow in front and the back strap.
I saw the veil of course but didn't take too much notice until I got it home. The netting is a "privacy veil"! It comes down past the chin to the chest. And it is in perfect  condition, too. Now that I think about it I have never owned a hat with such a veil. It will be in the shop soon.

The black front tilt with black privacy veil.