Hat #112 ~ Vintage c.1940s/50's Saks Fifth Avenue Millinery Salon/'Mr. John Junior' Red Velvet Beret w/Matching Velvet Ribbon Accent

From the Saks Fifth Avenue Millinery Salon, via Mr. John Junior, comes this vintage fire engine red velvet Tam-O'Shanter hat.  I'm dating this hat back to the 1950's because of the Saks label, but it easily could be a bit older than that (late 1940s).  For its age, the hat is in pretty good condition.  The velvet itself does have a few small issues, some VERY small rubs of the nap, a pinhole (most likely from a hat pin) and a small brown spot about the size of a pencil eraser (please see all pics).  The interior band shows hand-stitching, which is still intact, and two very large labels.  The matching red velvet bow is attached via hand-stitching as well.  This hat is smaller sized, so please compare measurements.  

Condition:  8.5 out of 10 (mostly due to the small spot & pinhole)

Circumference:  20 inches

Price $23.00