Vintage 1940s Black Felt Hat Bi-Corn Broad Brim Halo Beret Edwardian Knitted in a pleasing mixed

Knitted in a pleasing mixed fancy zig-zag rib stitch with bolder zig-zag & feather pattern on the front

Sleeve length from centre of neck back to cuff (elbow length): 24 1/2" (62

Shoulder to cuff: 25 1/4" (64cm)

Waist: 13" (33 cm)

which is a bit frayed

Vintage 1940s Black Felt Hat Bi-Corn Broad Brim Halo Beret Edwardian Knitted in a pleasing mixedA striking vintage c. 1940s black felt hat somewhat in the halo beret genre, with broad bi corn style brim & felt S shaped scroll decoration at the front. The hat is handmade from a single piece of felt, cunningly shaped, folded, stitched & creased, & has a grosgrain inner sweatband; it is intended to sit toward the back of the head and be pinned into place (pins not included). NB: the model is for display purposes only, & is not included :) Please