Info:
♥ Circa: 40s/50s
♥ Label: The New Utica Des Moines
♥ Material: Multi
♥ Color: Multi
♥ Condition: Very good/good vintage condition. Hat does present well and is very wearable with care. The color has an even fade on top in which it is brown, when flipped over, the underneath is the original navy blue color. Rhinestones were glued on and are most likely not original, some are missing and there are some glue remnants with those that remain. Some scuffs to velvet ribbon, discoloration on interior sweat band.

Details:
♥ Fun 40s/50s era hat, originally sold at Utica, a large department store in Des Moines that closed in 1967
♥ Straw material, woven throughout with waxed straw in a criss cross pattern
♥ Dark purple velvet ribbon and bow
♥ Rhinestone detailing


Measurements:
Circumference: approximately 21”


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All garments are measured flat, then doubled for the bust, waist, and hips.
Every item is in vintage condition, with any flaws listed in the description. Please keep in mind slight signs of wear at times are inevitable, but we do our best to list and photograph any that we find.

Condition Chart:
Mint: As new, with absolutely no flaws or wear.
Excellent: Used, with no noticeable flaws.
Very Good: Used, with minor flaws, no repairs needed.
Good: Visible wear, minor flaws and/or optional repairs needed.
Fair: Numerous flaws, repairs needed, fragile.
Poor: Extensive damage. For display or study only.
****Chart provided courtesy of the Vintage Fashion Guild. Use or display does not require or imply VFG membership.