Rare Antique 1920’s Straw Boater Skimmer Hat Size 7 1/8 Gatsby Panama Jack Barber Shop Quartet Roaring Twenties In Excellent Sturdy Condition. This Was My Grandfather’s (Born 1899) Hat And Has Been Carefully Packed Away In My Parent’s Closet For Years.
From adult household, no pets, no children, no smoking
$95.00 CASH (Rare Item – Antique Boater Hats Are Selling Online up to $135)
WHY DO THEY CALL IT A BOATER HAT?
The Term “Boater” Hat Is Derived From The Canotier Straw Hat Worn Traditionally By Gondoliers In Venice, Italy. The Boater Is Also Known As A Skimmer Or Sailor’s Straw Hat.
WHAT YEARS WERE BOATER HATS POPULAR?
1880 -1920’s
The Boater Was Worn On Tennis Court And At Picnics
Boaters Were Worn By Both Men And Women For Casual Summer Attire