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Written by Vintage Fashion Guild
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- Pre-1930's hats will normally have a hand sewn lining.
- Hats with interior grosgrain ribbons started in the 1930's.
- 1930's-40's hats will often have a hat size tag.
- A circular wire loop on the back of the hat to hold it to the head dates it to the late 1930s - early 1940's; while two 'V' shape wire clamps on the sides date it to the early - mid 1950's.
- The last element of a pre 1930 hat to be completed is the lining. If there are threads sewn through the lining to anchor decorations, then those decorations are not original to the hat.
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