Vintage 1960s Irene of Montreal Handmade Black Wide Brim Hat. Knitted in synthetic Horsehair with velvet band trim around brim. Metal wire inside hat at edge of brim for shaping. Lined with grosgrain tape inside. Irene Burstyn's hats are presently at the McCord Museum in Montreal. After fleeing Nazi-occupied Poland she travelled first to Italy and then moved to Canada in 1944. In Montreal, she began making hats in 1948-1976 at her own studio in the prestigious downtown area. Her hats often sported unusual shapes, which earned her much praise from the fashion press.
In great vintage condition. For a medium or small head. Model has a size M or 7. See measurement for accuracy.
Measurement around inside with soft tape measure: 21"
Dimensions inside across are approximately: 7"
Height of top of hat at front: 4"
Brim width at front: 4 1/4"
Brim width at back: 3 1/4"
