1912 Rare Deadstock Borsalino Felt Hat designer-zandra-rhodes Everything you look for in

Everything you look for in a Wainwright piece

fine metal zipper as well

Bust: approx 16" from side seam to side seam with A-small B cup room built in

It is a teeny bit too small on the mannequin so on the proper sized girl will sit across the front perfectly

All the edges of the coat are finished in thick panels of brocade and then is lined with a panel of bead work with various sized beads

1912 Rare Deadstock Borsalino Felt Hat designer-zandra-rhodes Everything you look for inThis is a rare example of a Borsalino Roll up hat in a deep navy felt. What is remarkable about this one is that it is in as new condition in fact it still retains it's original sticker inside! Established in 1857, Guiseppe Borsalino was the first artisan workshop for the production of felt hats in the world. These where the epitome of chic and where a departure form the structured hats of the day. I have included a snapshot of the hats being made