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Black Silk Pillbox Cap with Peach Silk Rose and Forehead Veil – XS-S, 1950s

About the Item

Shallow navy pillbox cap with forehead veil; three pale pink silk and velvet roses (two buds and one large blossom) and stems at right temple. Black grosgrain sweatband and ear wires. Lined in black grosgrain. material: peau de soie, grosgrain, silk, velvet, veiling noteworthy: loosen dirt with baby toothbrush or compressed air; veil is relatively tight across forehead repairs: replaced veiling condition: very good condition with some glue yellowing on roses measurements: crown circumference: 19 ½” crown diameter: 6 ¾” exterior circumference: 22" crown height: 2 ½” veil: 3” at longest label: Hats by Eddi (Cherry & Webb Co.) size: no size tag present ; comparable to modern size extra small - small due to tight veil
  • Dimensions:
    Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Diameter: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Marked Size: none; compare to XS - S (US)
  • Style:
    Pillbox Veil (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition with light glue yellowing on roses.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0811.09.5261stDibs: LU864325655662

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