Gene Doris Feather Hat - Etsy。This is such an elegant small hat from the fabulous 1950s\' designed by renowned milliner of the era GENE DORIS!! The structure is covered in a beautiful ivory honeycomb fabric and it bends easily to adjust to many head sizes. Around the edges of the hat there are very creative folds as shown in the photos. Throughout the 1950s, ladies wore hats daily as a part of their attire as was a pair of gloves. To preserve its market, the millinery industry set about creating variety and extravagance. They were now touted as the essential accessory to complete the ensemble. Label: GENE DORIS Gene Doris was a notable American milliner and hat designer, particularly famous in the mid-20th century (1940s-1950s), known for creating stylish, sculpted hats from materials like straw and felt, often featuring elegant ribbon details, and whose vintage pieces are now sought-after collector\'s items. 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 is 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.