COLLECTION WORTHY SILVER FOX/VELVET HAT & MUFF

This is an amazing vintage 1940s' hat and muff ensemble! The hat consists of a round toque made of black velvet. A magnificent puff of silver fox fur is attached to the top. There is an elastic band attached he'd to the inside of the hat to help keep the hat in place under the hair. Label: ROBINSON'S. The stunning muff compliments this fashionable look. The muffins is rectangular and large in shape. The front of the muff is made entirely of silver fox and features a clever design made naturally by the colors of the silver fox. The back is made of ruched silk or silk-like fabric. There are 2 side openings for the hands. Additionally there is a zippered pouch to keep your valuables. There is a label depicting the name of the designer: COULTER'S plus the name, address and phone # of the original socialite owner  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. The mode was revived in the 1930s. A muff is a winter fashion accessory used to keep both hands warm. It is a tubular pouch made of fur or heavy fabric with open ends for both hands.  Please keep in mind that you are buying a vintage hat, not new nor perfect! This is an authentic piece of fashion history! This hat & muff are in wonderful vintage condition & has been lovingly preserved among over 1300 vintage hats we have collected for 40+ years. Feathers, straw, furs, flowers & veils are fragile, given their age. Mannequin not for sale.