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Vtg 50's Mexican Straw Sombrerro Guadalupana Alberto Chavez Folk Art Small Hat

$ 60.72

Availability: 89 in stock
  • Condition: Very good.
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available
  • Culture: Mexican
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Small Women or Child Hat: Inner Diameter 23" round
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    This listing features a very nice condition and very scarce child size or small womens sombrero with original lining. Could be a Mariachi hat.  Details include leather medallions, faux bone & shell beads, black tassel and five different woven side bands and original woven under-chin ties. For display and/or wearable with minor flaws listed below. Simple and country elegant.
    Printed on lining (faded)
    Guadalupana Gran Fabrica De Sombreros de Palma Alberto Chavez Sahuayo Mich. and XXXXX
    Approx  17“ across x  14”  across
    Woven Palm Straw
    3 Dimples
    Inner diameter -  Approx 23” (small size)
    5x quality
    Woven straw side bands
    Original green & tan woven under chin ties
    No straw loss
    Small areas of discoloration
    Inner lining & inner band frayed in parts
    See my other listing for another vintage sombrero
    One small separation at side band
    Circa 1940-1950
    Oakland Museum, CA  displays a similar hat.