40's Floral Velvet Open Crown Hat by Ethel Atkins embroidered wool hat * Length: 49” (measured from

* Length: 49” (measured from collar in the back

especially after this item is washed-- the 80-90 year old thread may weaken

this hat is meant to be seen

embroidered holly and stars

Sizing~ best for size 2/4

40's Floral Velvet Open Crown Hat by Ethel Atkins embroidered wool hat * Length: 49” (measured fromOpen crown hat from the 1940's. Set on a band of black velvet the front and sides are embellished with black, navy blue and red ovals much like grapes. The open crown is covered in a double layer of black netting. Interior is the standard petersham ribbon along with an elastic placement band. Excellent condition. Label is original by Ethel Atkins, 16 Arlington Street, Boston. Ethel Atkins was a well known Boston milliner from the 1930's, retiring in