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FASHION FORWARD

Moving into the 1940s, a wide variety of styles emerged, many of which were heavily adorned with feathers, fake flowers, or large veils. This changed in the 1950s. The post-WWII period saw a decline in the popularity of women’s hats and most hats remained close to the wearer’s head (such as “pancake” or “cart-wheel” hats).

In the 1960s, many young women viewed the “formal” hat of the previous decades as outdated and old. In this decade, hats were often made out of “dramatic” materials, such as flower petals, nets or large ruffles. When “My Fair Lady” was released in 1964, “wide brim picture hats” increased in popularity.

ARTIFACTS IN THIS CABINET • Women’s hat, c. 1930-1945 • Pearl necklace, c. 1930s • Women’s hat with red feather, c. 1950s • Women’s faux fur hat, c. 1955-1965 • Ida Humphrey’s watch, date unknown • Women’s hat with ruffles, c. 1960s