Victorian wide brim sun hat. Italian leghorn straw hat with floppy brim, small crown, and ribbon bow wrapped around crown. Made in Italy. Circa mid-Victorian era. Condition AS IS with split in silk band, missing lining, two small holes in straw, and some minor imperfections. One side flops down...not sure if that is from storage....could possibly steam shaped unless it is supposed to be that way. Consider for display or study. Please note the crown is very small in width.
Measurements:
circumference of crown 17"
depth 2-1/4"
brim 5-1/4" wide
crown 4-3/4" x 5-1/2"