Elegant vintage ladies cocktail / tilt millinery hat by The Gray Shop, Oakland, Calif., with Sun-Lite bodies by Lee stamp inside.

A beautiful and unusual vintage piece in rich brown wool felt with striking gold-tone trim, soft sheer overlay, and black feather detail. A lovely example of classic mid-century style that would suit collectors, display, racewear, theatre, costume, or vintage fashion.

Features:

Label: The Gray Shop, Oakland, Calif.
Maker’s stamp: Sun-Lite bodies by Lee
Brown wool felt body
Gold-tone trim detail
Sheer overlay accent
Black feather embellishment
Vintage cocktail / tilt millinery style

About the label:
The Gray Shop was a long-running Oakland, California women’s fashion retailer dating back to the early 20th century. It was known for fashionable women’s clothing and operated from notable Oakland premises, including its Broadway store. Pieces bearing this label reflect genuine vintage department-store / specialty-fashion history.

Condition:
Pre-owned vintage condition with general age-related wear consistent with use and storage. Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description. Small black fabric markings in gold trim as pictured

A stylish and collectible vintage millinery piece with strong period character.

Postage / Pickup:
Postage available at buyer’s expense, or local pickup welcome if preferred.

Please note:
Vintage items may show signs of age, wear, storage, and minor imperfections. Photos form an important part of the description.