antique teens soft black velvet beret style hat with ruched detail 1950s evening dress I stitched one loose piece

I stitched one loose piece of cord trim in place that had come free at very top edge

This satin lined jacket is a flexible fit - worn loosely on an 8 as shown up to a small UK 12

The condition of the items reflects the care that was taken in putting them away - a lesson for us all

com/photos/31363949@N02/26897550216 - easy cut to wear with draped back and low crossover front

It’s been patched from behind

antique teens soft black velvet beret style hat with ruched detail 1950s evening dress I stitched one loose pieceA stylish hat to be worn at a jaunty angle! C. Late teens to 20s. Amazing to think its around a century old. Its an inky black velvet, with a slightly oval almost teardrop shape to the top. Ruched asymmetric detail to front adds some subtle interest. It has a suitably period inner liner with draw string. The makers mark stamp is just seen beneath; A Fitzroy Hat. Measures: External dia 12 at widest Internal 7 or 22 approx Condition: Good. A couple of