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Vintage Herschelle San Francisco Black Feather Hat – Mid-Century Statement PieceAbsolutely fabulous vintage black feather hat by Herschelle – San Francisco. This dramatic mid-century piece features layers of sweeping black feathers that create an incredible sculptural silhouette when worn.The hat has a striking open-crown construction and an original Herschelle San Francisco
label inside. A wonderful piece of vintage California fashion and an especially beautiful choice for a vintage clothing collector, fashion archive, theatrical wardrobe or display.• Herschelle – San Francisco label
• Vintage, believed to date from approximately the 1950s–1960s
• Black feather construction
• Dramatic oversized silhouette
• Open crown
• Original vintage piece, not a reproduction
• Made/marketed in San Francisco
• Excellent statement or collector piece
Condition: Very good vintage condition considering its age. The feathers remain full and dramatic. As expected with a genuine vintage feather piece, individual feathers may show minor irregularities, bends or age-related wear. Please carefully review all photographs, as they are considered part of the description.Measurements: I measured 20 inches with a measuring tape inside the hat, 6.37. It was hard to get an exact measurement due to the feathers in the way.This is a wonderful surviving example of mid-century statement millinery and an unusually dramatic Herschelle San Francisco piece.Please note: The modeled photograph is an AI-generated styling image provided to illustrate how the hat may appear when worn. The actual item for sale is shown in the original photographs.
