FEATURES: Very chic flowers and ribbon hat by “Amy,” ca. early 1960s. This toque or pixie pillbox hat was created on a structured net frame overlaid with mounds of braided creamy cello-straw ribbon and dimensional white flower blossoms, accented with glossy green leaves. Interior is lined in a substantial rayon taffeta. Has side combs for fastening in hair. Comes with its original hat box.

This was made for Sibley, Lindsay, and Curr, an upscale department store, in Rochester, NY. We believe that the maker may have had a better line that was sold exclusively to such stores. We’ve seen many hats by Amy over the years; all are nice, but the quality and styling of this one are definitely a step above.

SIZE: Not labeled; I’m guessing about a medium, with some flexibility in fit. I take a size 22 hat and this is just a wee bit small, though I “could” wear it.

Inside circumference: 20″ (does not sit down around the forehead, but more atop the head)

Inside diameter: 6½″

Height, base to top of crown: Approx. 5″

CONDITION: Hat is near mint, pristine inside and out. Box is in overall good condition, with one split corner on the top and wear at the others.

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in York, Pa.