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The Opulent Flapper Age ~ A Discerning Helmet Style Cloche Hat

The Opulent Flapper Age ~ A Discerning Helmet Style Cloche Hat

Here's a extraordinary vintage 1920's cloche hat, in what is called a helmet style.  It has applied horsehair braid, sewn in loops and scrolls, completely covering the hat for a stunning design.  Wow!  Crown of hat is made in 6 panels with each panel coming to a point at the top. Yet, another panel is sewn the circumference around the lower edge of hat. A short pleated ruffle of a…