This vintage 1960s mid century tall Black Hat is so wonderful by the New York designer Adolfo Realites. In Fedora style without the top indentation. Fits a small size head.

Black woven straw with a white tied ribbon bow with mod black plastic polka dots. It is in fantastic condition. It has a turned up brim with a band of white detailing along the interior rim. The black hat is shiny and has a ever so slight banding on it as well.

One of the many unusual and unique hats from Ellen Kate's Closet that she purchased from the B. Forman Sons Millinery in Roanoke, VA.

Designer Label: Adolfo Realites, New York / Paris
Shop label: B. Forman Sons, Roanoke, VA
Estimated to be from 50s or 60s

Tightly Woven Fine Weave Black Synthetic Straw
Circumference: 23" exterior ---- will be smaller inside approx 21".
Height: 5"
Ribbon Width: 1"
Ellen Kate was a small woman with a small head.

Nicely woven, nice condition, from a smoke free home. A beautiful, flawless hat. I can see you riding a horse wearing this fashionable hat! Amazing prop of that period.

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Charlottesville, VA.