40's Black Wool Hat with Emu Feathers fitted blouse top Double breasted closure with silver

Double breasted closure with silver tone buttons

Bridge: 5/8 inch

Woven Cognac leather flap front

Tagless / handmade design

Condition: AS IS vintage condition with some small holes to back side of collar (as seen in close up picture)

40's Black Wool Hat with Emu Feathers fitted blouse top Double breasted closure with silverA black wool and aralac blend brimmed hat from the 40's. Aralac, a fiber derived from milk, was developed in the 40's when wool was scarce during WWII. It's use was discontinued after the war. This hat has a jaunty plume of Emu feathers on the side and a band of the same fabric as the hat. The label is "Betmar". The hat measures 21" around the inside band, the brim is 1 1 4" and the crown is 4". Excellent condition. Catalog # 6292