1930's Dobbs Five Hundred merlot felt point hat with stitching and upswept brim. 21/5"

A Graceful Brim Sweep...


Design - This is a seriously stylish "brim Sweep" hat from the 1930s and it comes to you in a rich merlot "fine fur felt". This style emerged for Dobbs who say in their 1939 ad for this hat that they are "a man's hatter" which is true, Dobbs started off making fine millinery for men but started the "Dobbs Five Hundred" label in the early 1930s and were able to come up with some truly bold hats that were strongly influenced by their male counterparts.

This hat called "The Shady Brim" by Dobbs, features a "brim sweep" or "upswept brim" and a point crown with 3-D rings intricately stitched all the way to the p9oint. The brim stops at the back of the head with each side transforming into half a bow to create a full bow. Such a beauty!

Maker - "Dobbs Five Hundred - (made for) Roos Bros Inc."

Measurements

Please take the measurements below and then compare to an item that is similar to the one listed for the best fit.

Circumference inside - 21 1/2"
Hat Size - 7
Euro size - 55 cm

Condition - This hat is in great vintage condition. It comes to you in clean, ready-to-wear vintage condition.

A hard to find piece of millinery art to add to your vintage wardrobe!

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