Picture hat

Department Store Henri Bendel

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Even in periods when small-brimmed hats are dominant, wide-brimmed picture hats possess an air of freshness and romanticism that secure their niche in fashionable wardrobes, particularly for the spring and summer seasons. On this refined and beautifully preserved picture hat, the eyelet fabric would have cast an attractive shadow on the wearer and allowed her to see through the brim. The pleasing shape is complimented by the somewhat spare application of flowers, which encourages the beauty of each of the distinct species to be appreciated individually.

Picture hat, Henri Bendel (American, founded 1895), cotton, silk, American

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