RANDY SUE | Accessories | Lovely 95s Black Straw Toque With 。This beautiful 1950s\' black straw tam consists of a cap with three edged in white straw \"leaves\" at one side, creating an interesting asymmetrical look. A toque is small cap or bonnet having a narrow brim or no brim at all. Toques were popular from the 13th to the 16th century in Europe, especially France. The mode was revived in the 1930s, and continued being popular into the 1950s\'. At the point where the \"leaves\" meet on top of the hat there is a small grosgrain bow, from which beautiful white and long black feathers project towards the front. Throughout the 1950s, ladies wore hats daily as a part of their attire as was a pair of gloves. Post war 1940’s and 1950’s saw many women choosing not to wear hats on a regular basis. To preserve its market, the millinery industry set about creating variety and extravagance. Generally speaking hats remained small and close to the head. They were now touted as the essential accessory to complete the ensemble. Alternatively, ‘pancake’ or ‘cart wheel’ hats sat flat atop the head reviving turn of the century styles. Label: A RANDY SUE Creation This hat is in wonderful vintage condition & has been lovingly preserved among over 1300 vintage hats we have collected for 40+ years. Feathers, straw, flowers & veils are fragile, given their age. Mannequin not for sale.