"Infinite Pleats" Vintage 1940's Statement Black Pleated Tam Hat 1930's scarfThis rare and unusual 1940's Tam hat, rendered in a black rayon and lined in silk faille, is the perfect finishing touch to your statement vintage wardrobe. The iconic tam style, boasts a soft wide brim in an exaggerated beret style, and a flat top. Accented by radiating pleats along the central part of the crown, and an internal faille silk crown . Every last detail of this hat showcases the incredible millinery work of the era. Label: Don Anderson,
A very small area of colour fading just above the right hand side bust-dart
ribbon and lurex embroidery
Washing instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned Fabric: Fine woven rayon
A darn and mend to the lamé along the left hand side seam just beneath the base of the hook and eye fastenings
Finished with an iridescent yellow rayon lining
Finished with beadwork along the back of the hemline
light and natural tarnishing to the mesh
this is very faint and well concealed within the lurex brocade
The simple shoulder line is accented by shoulder pads along the top of each shoulder seam and sleeve
embellished with a pattern of scattered roses in shades of blush
the trousers are not lined
Fabric: Matelasse Velvet