SENSATIONAL 1905 EDWARDIAN VINTAGE BLACK STRAW HAT - DUNLAP & CO. - 7 1/2
Rare 1905 vintage DUNLAP stylized straw hat. Black straw and grosgrain. Finely woven straw in concentric circles. Firm straw construction. Unusual rounded diamond shape flat top crown. Silk grosgrain hatband. Large flat bow (8 inch) at hatband side with stylized center bow wrap. Black sateen sweatband and lining. Lining sides stitched to oval lining top with company logo. Fine early hat, outstanding in a 19th century gentleman's world of the standard boater. This extraordinary hat style is a refreshing change from that standard. Also noteworthy: fine condition & large size.
Marked:
In lining - "Extra Quality, DUNLAP & CO., Reg. US Pat Office"