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📝 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONUp for sale is an authentic piece of American fashion history. This vintage wide-brim woven straw sun hat bears the coveted, originalMontaldo’sinterior woven label.The hat features a dramatic, oversized silhouette complemented by a striking navy blue, red, and olive green striped grosgrain ribbon band that flows into a full accent bow. Because of its rare label and classic mid-century silhouette, this makes an incrediblehistorical archive piece, design study item, theatrical prop, or restoration project.📏 MEASUREMENTS (APPROXIMATE)
- Total Hat Diameter:14 inches
- Inner Crown Circumference:20 inches
🔍 ITEM SPECIFICS
- Brand:Montaldo\'s
- Style:Wide Brim / Sun Hat
- Color:Natural Beige (Hat) | Navy Blue, Red, Olive Green (Ribbon)
- Material:Woven Straw / Grosgrain Ribbon
- Vintage:Yes (Mid-Century Era)
- Department:Women
- Size:One Size (Approx. 20\" Inner Circumference)
- Pattern:Striped Accent Ribbon
- Country/Region of Manufacture:Unknown
⚠️ CONDITION REPORT (SOLD AS-IS / FLAWED)This is a genuine, heavily aged vintage item. It has sustained notable structural damage over the decades and is being sold strictlyAS-IS for parts, study, or restoration. Please review the macro photos closely before offerding:
- Crown Fracture:A distinct, horizontal crack/split is present in the woven straw on the main crown section (visible on both the exterior and interior).
- Ribbon Fraying:The tail ends of the original striped grosgrain ribbon are unravelling and heavily frayed.
- Brim Distortion:The wide brim is no longer perfectly flat or symmetrical; it exhibits a wavy, misshapen silhouette from decades of storage.
- Interior Markings:Faded, handwritten vintage ink markings are visible on the straw directly beneath the inner fabric sweatband.
📦 SHIPPING & HANDLING
- Ships from a smoke-free environment.
- Packed with extreme care in asturdy, oversized boxwith ample cushioning to preserve the remaining shape and protect the delicate straw during transit.
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