This vintage G. Howard Hodge orange straw cartwheel hat dates from the 1950s. It is made of a tightly woven natural straw, with a orange velvet crown, and large orange silk flower trim. This exaggerated large wide brim cartwheel style hat has a shallow crown, with wired inserts inside for securing to the head. There is a "G. Howard Hodge" label sewn inside. G. Howard Hodge was an important American milliner of the mid 20th century, who specialized in ready-made hats that used quality materials and construction methods. The hat measures 57 inches in circumference, 18 inches wide, and 20 inches inside crown circumference. It is in excellent clean wearable condition.
Item number xc646

$85