Vintage black straw hat with ribbon band, Union Made

This vintage black straw hat dates from approximately the 1950s-1960s, representing the classic formal headwear popular during the mid-20th century. The structured design with its distinctive ribbon band exemplifies the refined millinery craftsmanship of the era, when hats were essential fashion accessories for women. Vintage hats like this one are particularly valued by fashion collectors and costume historians for their representation of mid-century American style. The Union Made label indicates it was manufactured by unionized workers in the United States during a period when domestic hat production was still prominent, making it appealing to collectors interested in American fashion manufacturing history and vintage accessories.