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Description
1950s Soft Grey Berry Embellished Felt HUDSON'S BAY CO Hat with NettingPLEASE be sure to read ALL of the FAQs and item info below before making your purchase. All SHIPPING OVERAGES will be refunded and group shipping options are always available. ***ALL SALES ARE FINAL*** No cancellations.*** DESCRIPTIONS: Step into timeless sophistication with this authentic Hudsons Bay Company hat, a rare piece of Canadian fashion history. The design features felt construction, playful berry embellishments and a delicate veil,
- PLEASE be sure to read ALL of the FAQs and item info below before making your purchase.
- All SHIPPING OVERAGES will be refunded and group shipping options are always available.
***ALL SALES ARE FINAL*** No cancellations.***
DESCRIPTIONS: Step into timeless sophistication with this authentic Hudson’s Bay Company hat, a rare piece of Canadian fashion history. The design features felt construction, playful berry embellishments and a delicate veil, hallmarks of refined women’s millinery. While the label date suggests early 20th-century heritage, the style itself is characteristic of the 1950s, a period when such hats were fashionable for formal occasions and social gatherings. Its structured silhouette and fine craftsmanship reflects the elegance and attention to detail that defined mid-century fashion.
HISTORY: Hats of the mid-20th century, especially the 1950s, were more than accessories—they were statements of style and sophistication. Millinery during this era flourished as an art form, with designers crafting pieces to complement the decade’s iconic silhouettes. From refined church hats to playful fascinators, these creations featured intricate embellishments and luxurious materials such as felt, straw, and silk. Adorned with flowers, veiling, beads, and feathers, each hat reflected the elegance and whimsy that defined post-war fashion
The Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), founded in 1670, stands as one of the oldest companies in the world, with a rich history rooted in the fur trade. Initially established under a Royal Charter from King Charles II, HBC dominated commerce across Rupert’s Land, shaping Canada’s early economic and cultural landscape. Over time, as the fur trade declined, HBC transformed into a leading department store chain across Canada, becoming synonymous with quality and style. Beyond its iconic multicolored point blanket, HBC embraced fashion as a core identity, offering an extensive range of fashionable accessories and hats that reflected both heritage and modern trends. From the elegant cloche hats of the 1920s and structured fedoras of the mid-century to contemporary berets and bucket hats featuring HBC’s signature stripes, the brand has consistently blended timeless sophistication with trend-forward design.
HBC as a corporation still exists, but its presence as a large-scale department store chain has diminished significantly. Today, it operates fewer physical stores and focuses on digital platforms and property management.
CONDITION: This item is in overall, beautiful, well-worn vintage condition with the majority of the wear in the netting. New netting could be incorporated. Otherwise there is light surface wear across the rest of the item. The kind you would expect with any vintage piece.
CARE: Dry clean for best results.
MEASUREMENTS: I would call this a size small
Front to back at widow's peak along curve: 8.5 inches
Side to side across top along curve: 10.5 inches
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