Vintage 1940s black tilt - Gem。This is a beautiful piece of millinery fashions from the fabulous forties\'! This tilt hat is made of black felt and features a tubular tall crown which is trimmed with 2 rows of gold studs at the top front. The short brim is upturned. At the back there is a large bow made of a narrow felt band. The bow serves to secure a beautiful black curly ostrich feather. There is an elastic band attached to the inside of the hat to keep it in a tilted position. Printed inside the hat: HENRY POLLAK 5th. Avenue, New York + STORE LABEL; JONQUIL Size label: Adjustable Henry Pollak started designing ladies’ hats in New York around 1910. His hats were famous for exquisite designs and very high quality, and they were highly sought after. Still today they are a large part of hat collections. Please keep in mind that you are buying a vintage hat, not new nor perfect! This is an authentic piece of fashion history! This hat is in wonderful vintage condition & has been lovingly preserved among over 1300 vintage hats we have collected for 40+ years. Feathers, straw, furs, flowers & veils are fragile, given their age. Mannequin not for sale.