Original antique c 1895. Presented here is a stunning original Victorian hat c 1895, Paris. Has the original label inside; Mme Georgette, 1 Rue de la Paioc, Paris, there is an old small tape sticker with 1895 written on it. This is made of old silk velvet, it has inserts of embroidered net lace around the brim and on the crown. It has wired construction and hand sewn. The brim is laden with dramatic feather plumes, two small curled plumes are on the crown bound with gold metallic. The shape is exquisite, rolled up on one side with a wide boat shaped brim and “crushed” crown. The hat measures about 16 x 12″ without the feathers, inside crown 21″, about 5 high. The hat is fabulous, original as is antique condition, it does show age, the velvet has spots and around the edge where the nap is worn, there was a net lining behind the lace which is mostly missing, the embroidered lace netting has some tears, the embroidery looks good, the plumes are gorgeous and original, some are loose and may need to be rearranged or re-attached, the silk lining is still good. The hat shows spectacular! The written description is based on my opinion and observation of the item. I do my best, if you have another opinion please feel free to let me know, additional knowledge is always appreciated. The listing is for the items described only, props and display items are not included. Check out my other items. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. I try to note any obvious damage or flaws but there may be flaws or damage not noticed on initial inspection. I do not take anything apart or check every hidden fold. Items “new with tags” may have been display models, overstock or self pulls, they have been in the retail environment and while they are new, they may have been handled by customers. There is a chance they might have minor cosmetic conditions from being handled or tried on. The item “ANTIQUE Victorian HAT velvet FEATHERS Plumes LACE original c1895 PARIS Label” is in sale since Monday, May 10, 2021. This item is in the category “Clothing, Shoes & Accessories\Specialty\Vintage\Vintage Accessories\Women’s Hats”. The seller is “reflectionsdru” and is located in Virginia City, Nevada. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Size: One Size
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: France
• Style: Wide Brim
• Look: Victorian
• Decade: 1890s
• Material: Velvet
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Color: Black
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Occasion: Formal
• Brand: Mme Gorgette Paris

Tags: antique, c1895, feathers, label, lace, original, paris, plumes, velvet, victorian