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A hat band is used as an accessory to decorate/ornament a cowboy or a straw hat. Ribbon, leather strips, and braided corn are the most common forms. Find a collection of antique and vintage hat bands on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Khaki Wide Brim Couture Straw Hat w Round Crown and Large Draped Hat Band
By Suzanne Couture Millinery
Located in Gresham, OR
Khaki Wide Brim Couture Straw Hat w Round Crown and Large Draped Hat Band Detail in Front and Back: Suzanne Couture Millinery produced this Spring/Summer collection, ultra-fine sheer...
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Early 2000s American Hats
Fine Quality Western Straw Hat w/ Sterling Silver Hat Band by Baily, Ca. C1950's
Located in Incline Village, NV
In addition to its vintage mid century genesis, this hat is sought after by collectors for its tighter weave and fine quality in addition to the classic style, and sterling silver ha...
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Vintage 1950s American Other Hat Racks and Stands
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Sterling Silver
Roberta Bernays Original 1930's Straw Hat
Located in Sharon, CT
16" diameter straw hat. Band has a beige Grosgrain Ribbon. Small hair comb and
chin strap.
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1930s American Hats
Black Marabou Hat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very nice and light weight marabou hat
In excellent vintage condition
The hat band stretch a little bit
Circumference size 57/58 CM
Please note that vintage items are not new and the...
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20th Century Unknown Hats
Helen Kaminski Cocoa Brown Straw Hat
Located in New Hope, PA
It has a generous brim, which turns up all the way around and is trimmed with a chocolate colored straw hat band. The hat, which is Made in Madagascar, is in excellent condition and ...
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Late 20th Century Australian Hats
Helen Kaminski Burgundy Red Straw Hat
Located in New Hope, PA
It has a generous brim, which turns up all the way around and is trimmed with a chocolate colored straw hat band. The hat, which is Made in Madagascar, is in excellent condition and ...
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