Vintage 1940s Fascinator Floral Tilt Hat Rose Flower Bouquet with Net Veil split yoke which should be equivalent to

which should be equivalent to a US size 14 (large)

The design is rendered in the art deco style - somewhat abstract

Overall length: 30

taken under the arms    Waist: 38”     Overall length: 27 1/2"

taking the thickness and stretch of the wool into account:

Vintage 1940s Fascinator Floral Tilt Hat Rose Flower Bouquet with Net Veil split yoke which should be equivalent toThis is a fabulous floral tilt hat, or, to use a more recent term, fascinator. I believe that it dates to the 1940s. The skull cap is made of millinery buckram and is loaded with silk flowers, mostly roses, of all types. The flowers are in tones of red, pink and white with some greenery. It has a net face veil. It should fit a range of sizes, there are two small combs presently affixed to the interior of the cap, but it may be helpful to be secured to