Patricia Underwood Leopard Print Vintage Leather Hat with Topstitching

Early 20th Century Central Asian hat, most likely from Uzbekistan, with intricate detailed embroidery accented by gold metallic threading. The interior is lined with a quilted printed cotton and the brim is decorated with needlework in a geometric pattern. The colorful design is in shades of hot pink, green, saffron yellow, gray and burgundy red. This special piece is from the estate and private collection of Peggy Slappey, a well traveled lady who passionately collected textile art from Central Asia. Part of Ms. Slappey's extensive collection was exhibited in 2016 at the Birmingham Museum of Art. Additional items from Ms. Slappey's collection are available on the Modern & Moore homepage including Ikat...

This superb couture 1950s Irina Roublon multi-color, silk floral trimmed hat is a hand-made beauty. Multiple layers of lacquered black veiling make up the body with a soft-peaked cro...