Vintage 1920s Blue Raffia Cloche Hat with Beaded Rose, Floral Art Deco Flapper Chapeau, Spring Summer Wedding Garden Party orders Film Theatre Prop

• Adorable 1920s blue raffia cloche hat with velvet ribbon detailing and beaded rose applique.
• Straw and wire frame construction, lined in cream and blue silks.
• Full measurements below.
• Good condition. Still wearable as is -- with care, and looks wonderful. But there are areas of wear that could do with repair or replacing. See condition report for full detailing below. Priced gently.
• Provenance: France

This sweet and cheerful 1920s sky-blue raffia cloche would make the perfect finishing touch to a spring or summer outfit! I love the beaded rose detail, and the boldness of the ribbon stripes as trim. There are areas of wear and some primitive mends, but this hat is still wonderfully wearable -- however, it would benefit from a little TLC just to ensure its longevity. It has been priced with these repairs in mind.

*Please note: the vintage mannequin head is for display only, and NOT included in the sale!*

MEASUREMENTS:
• Inner circumference of hat: approx. 21-22" (it's a soft, irregular shape and hard to be entirely accurate)
• Hat height: approx. 8" (soft top)
• Total diameter of hat (edge to edge at widest point): 7.5"
*** As a helpful comparison: I have approx. a 22" circumference head, and this hat fits me comfortably. The mannequin head is also around 22" ***

MEASURING YOUR HEAD SIZE
1. Use a soft tape measure
2. Place it around your head, positioned mid-forehead and just above the ears.
3. Measure in centimetres (or inches) and compare to my measurements above.

**Please check all measurements carefully; ideally against a similarly-sized and style of hat which you own that fits you well. Vintage and handmade accessories can NOT be precisely represented in today's modern sizing and will ultimately have quirks and irregularities, as well as possibly sitting differently on your head to what you are used to, due to the fashion at the time.**

CONDITION:
• Good, wearable condition with care. Still presents beautifully.
• Wear to the ribbon trim and 'stripes'. The stripes used to be velvet, which has mostly worn away. It looks fine as it is, but it would be easy to remove them and replace with new velvet ribbon!
• The beaded flower detail has lost some beads and has had some re-stitching work. Not especially noticeable except under close scrutiny.
• Some of the lining (notably the blue) is shattering and has had repairs. Ideally needs replacing or reinforcing if the hat is to be worn often, but still plenty of life left for the occasional/special event use!
• Some glue residue to the raffia.
• Light mis-shaping and puckering due to age and the wire frame.

*** International buyers: The postage price reflects the time, care, and extra materials needed to package this delicate piece appropriately and safely for its long trip overseas. Thanks for understanding! ***

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