VINTAGE ORIGINAL 1920's TAN / BROWN STRAW WOMEN'S CLOCHE HAT w/ MOP BUCKLE TRIM

Description

Here is a vintage original 1920's women's light brown straw cloche with a tan ribbon with a mother-of-pearl buckle attached on one side.  The small pieces of ribbon are crushed and have frayed ends.  A piece of sisal is stitched through the center of the ribbon.  The crown's inside band area circumference is about 22".  There is some discoloration to the brim area below the buckle.
The hat has a nice lining.
From how it was stored for nearly 100 years, it needs professional (or competent) blocking to hold its proper shape.  When not on the manikin's head, it is nearly crushed flat and has creases and indentations.   I tried steaming a hat with a wig head, and the wig head melted.
The hat was unsold and stored from the Gayhart-Price Millinery, a Milwaukee, WI hat shop that operated from 1893 through the early 1930's.  It was a wholesale and retail shop
, and hats were trimmed to order.  Many of these hats were not yet trimmed
.  This is one of many I will be listing, and the Gayhart-Price name appears on some tags.
Shipping is economy mail, and payment is required within one day of end of auction for efficient shipping.
Because shipping distance is unpredictable, if I can ship for less, I will do a prompt refund of any amount over .00.
I do not ship outside of the U.S. or end auctions early.  Winning auctions can be combined for reduced shipping.  Thank you for bidding.
SELLER INFORMATION:  Smoke-free home, but not dog free.  Seller adheres to recommended good health practices.
PLEASE NOTE:
I ship either same or next day after receiving payment, but USPS service has been slower than in the past.  After shipping, I will promptly use eBay's system to add the tracking number.