VTG 1940s Carlson Black Fedora + Woven Straw and 50 similar items

What you?ll love about this Carlson fedora is the unmistakable 1940s silhouette?pinched crown, wide brim, and classic grosgrain ribbon bow that defined the sharp men?s tailoring of the era. Paired with its original woven straw oval hat suitcase, this set captures the golden age of travel when gentlemen carried their hats in dedicated luggage. The hat itself is wearable but shows interior loss, so the value here is the rare travel case with a period hat included. Condition: Hat suitcase is in very good antique condition with strong structure and a working leather belt strap. Woven straw exterior remains clean and attractive for display or use. The Carlson fedora is included as a bonus: the interior liner and leather hatband are missing, though the exterior felt remains solid and wearable. Fit Snapshot: Classic mid-century men?s fedora with structured crown and medium brim. Provenance Note: The hat carries the label of Carlson, a mid-20th-century American hat brand producing traditional felt fedoras during the peak of men?s hat wearing in the 1930s?1950s. The woven straw hat suitcase reflects the era when travelers protected their hats using dedicated oval luggage cases, commonly seen with businessmen and long-distance rail travelers. Pop Culture Screen Style References: Channels the classic hat style seen in films such as Casablanca and The Untouchables?timeless silhouettes associated with film-noir detectives and mid-century businessmen. Style Aesthetics: ? Film Noir ? Old Hollywood Menswear ? Classic Travel Heritage Styling Tips: ? Perfect prop or wardrobe piece for film or theater productions ? Display the hat and suitcase together for a strong vintage travel vignette ? Fedora can still be worn casually with vintage tailoring or overcoats Measurements: Hat size: 6 7/8 Hat suitcase: 16 in x 15 in x 7.5 in Approx. Modern Size Conversion: Men?s Small (approx. 54?55 cm) Fit Guide: Best suited for a smaller head size. Vintage hats often fit slightly smaller than modern equivalents due to sweatband shrinkage over time. Fabric / Materials: Felt hat Woven straw hat suitcase with leather strap Sustainability Note: Vintage accessories like this hat case extend the life of durable travel goods and represent a time when luggage was made to last decades rather than seasons. Costuming CTA: Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Ideal for recreating mid-century wardrobes inspired by films like Casablanca or classic noir detective styling. ? Thank you for shopping with The Cat?s Pajamas Vintage. ? Please contact Miss Kitty with any questions prior to purchase. We are happy to provide additional details, measurements, or photographs upon request. ? All sales are final. Vintage items are one-of-a-kind and sold as-is. Any condition issues are fully disclosed in the listing; otherwise, items are considered to be in excellent vintage condition for their age. ? Orders ship within 2 business days (often the same or next business day). Expedited shipping is available by selecting the appropriate shipping option at checkout, where applicable. ? International buyers are responsible for all customs duties, import taxes, or fees. All shipments are accurately declared in compliance with customs regulations. ? Please note that vintage garments may carry light residual scents from prior storage or a freshly maintained studio environment.]]