Hat
Designer Kathleen, Inc.
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The vogue for ostrich feathers as millinery decoration was widely popular during the 1930s and '40s. Hats also incorporated vibrant colors as certain dyes of more typical (and subdued) colors were rationed for the war effort. This effective orange-tan color would have added zest to a more somber war-time ensemble. The curl and abundance of the feathers lends a sense of opulence, and the placement of the feathers pouring over the brim creates an appealing silhouette. The wearer could mysteriously peek out from the curtain of feathers and diminutive face veil and exude an air of intrigue.
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