Mr John Black Transitional Straw Cartwheel Sun Hat w Plaid Scarf Band – M, 1960s

Worn during the Victorian lady’s two-year mourning period, this petite hat telegraphed propriety and solemnity without sacrificing style. Featuring a stiff skullcap adorned with silk velvet bows and gathers, it is accentuated by silk ribbon roses. Best of all, despite its small size it can be perched on the head without the use of hat pins thanks to its velvet bonnet ties. Stiff Victorian half hat...

From the famed San Antonio department store Joske’s, the first fully air conditioned store in Texas. Boasting over 550,000 square feet of space, Joske’s was like a city within a city...

Poiret directoire style raffia cap with Martine style floral wreath embroideries. Although perceived of as a night bonnet, these were usually worn with late afternoon empire styled dresses...

Gold plated brooch with white paste rhinestones from Christian Dior 1980's Marked "Ch. Dior Germany" on the reverse. Size: - height 6 cm, width ...