Child's 1930s Aviator Helmet - Brown Cotton Dress Up Boy's Hat Rare Lindbergh

Description

A rare child's aviator hat from the 1920s or early 30s! Charles Lindbergh crossed the Atlantic in 1927, and this wonderful memento of the era was made in the years just following. It has a two-tone effect to the curved cotton, with 'AVIATOR' and a pair of wings across the front, held with enamel grommets. Has tapered tabs that snap under the chin. Never worn! From a drygoods store that opened in 1911.
Size
Approx Age 2-3
Measurements
19 3/4 Inches Head Circumference
Era
1930s
Label
' Lot / Medium ' on paper factory label at inside seam
Materials
Caramel brown ribbed cotton sateen, black & brown mottled cotton canvas, black cotton bias trim, black acetate satin ribbon with gold yellow pattern
Closure
Metal snap under chin
Condition
Good
Condition Detail
Never worn, best for display, has four tiny abraded holes on the 'AVIATOR' ribbon and the ribbon itself has mild beige discolor, the underside of the snap is rusty and will not close due to this, has been brushed and vacuumed but overall slightly dusty from sitting in storage for nearly 100 years
Washing Instructions
If needed, cold hand wash, shape and dry flat, steam if needed
Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.
Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.
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