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| Charmcraft wool felt with ribbon trim and a froth of mesh veiling. Available in Black, Golden-sherry (rust), Timber (dk green), Soldier-blue, Chilean (dk wine), and Santos (dk brown). Price: $1.98. From the Chicago Mail Order Company, fall & winter catalog, 1941-42. |
Need a hat for your new suit or maybe just to update last year's dress? During the 1930's and 40's, you didn't have to live near a major department store in order to purchase a stylish new topper. You could simply order a new hat (like the one shown above) from a mail-order company such as Chicago Mail Order, National Bellas Hess, or Sears Roebuck & Co. The selections were staggering....casual to dressy....tailored to glamorous....all the latest trends, and many available in your choice of colors. Browse the following catalog pages to find your favorite Hat To Go....
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| Chicago Mail Order Company, fall & winter catalog, 1941-42 |
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| Chicago Mail Order Company, fall & winter catalog, 1941-42 |
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| Chicago Mail Order Company, fall & winter catalog, 1941-42 |
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| National Bellas Hess, circa 1940's. Photo courtesy thehatstore |
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| National Bellas Hess, Circa 1940's. Photo courtesy thehatstore |
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| Sears Roebuck & Company 1939 catalog reprint courtesy Everyday Fashion of the Thirties, edited by Stella Blum, Dover Publications. |
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| Sears Roebuck & Company 1943-44 catalog reprint courtesy Everyday Fashion of the Forties, edited by JoAnne Olian, Dover Publications. |
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