What a cute and classic summer hat! It is completely made by hand by being blocked over vintage wooden hat blocks with steam, and then hand sewn. The color is hard to describe...it's green but with a blueish cast. It's classically trimmed with a black and white polka dot fabric around the brim edge and crown, It's then topped with a black and white striped three loop bow and covered fabric button. The inner grosgrain ribbon headband helps keep the hat clean from makeup and perspiration. It fits a 21 to 22 inch head. It is hand blocked using traditional millinery techniques, including steaming, shaping, and hand sewing. The perfect summer hat for church, carriage driving or any event where you want to look great. So versatile, it looks great with everything...you can never go wrong with polka dots!
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FIT AND SIZE:
The inner grosgrain ribbon fits a 21 to 22 inch head size.
Brim size: Front: 3 1/8 inches; Sides 2 3/4 inches; back 2 3/4 inches.
HOW TO MEASURE YOUR HEAD SIZE:
Place a flexible tape measure around the widest part of your head above your ears and eyebrows, where the hat will sit. Take this measurement three times to make sure it’s accurate. Generally speaking, a small range is 20-21 inches; medium is 21 ½ to 22 ½ inches and large is 23 to 24 inches.
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SHIPPING:
Free shipping in the contiguous US via USPS parcel ground select (2-9 days).
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CUSTOM ORDERS:
I am happy to make a hat just for you according to your wishes. I send lots of photos and options during the process so that there are no surprises and you get just what you want. Please send me a message and we will work out the details. One caveat: I will not "copy" the work of another artists or maker.
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY:
"Excellent communication; shipped quickly/securely; love this hat; happy to have found this shop."
"What a fun and unusual little beret! I adore it! What a great hat? Oh yeah! And what a great seller, too!"
"This is a beautiful hat. It arrived thoughtfully packaged and in excellent condition. Nothing but good things to report. I wore it to graduation last weekend and it was as elegant as it was practical. I can't wait to wear it again!"
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ABOUT THE MAKER:
I have been making hats since 2004. My hats have been showcased in the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville, Kentucky, where I received the Judges Choice Award. I am honored to have had a hat chosen for display at The Great Hat Exhibition in London in March, of 2018. I have won Best of Show at the Greater Cleveland Gallery Fest and many awards at shows over the years. Thank you for supporting an independent artist!
