How do you grade vintage condition?

We use a standard condition scale: Fair, Good, Very Good, and Mint. Most pieces fall in the Very Good range, showing only minor wear from age and careful use. Each product description includes detailed notes.

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Orders ship within five business days. International buyers are responsible for duties and taxes. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery—please notify us within 10 days of receipt. Buyer pays return shipping, and we do not charge a restocking fee. Full details appear on our Shipping & Returns page.

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Vintage Smith Welton Hatbox

Vintage Maybelle hatbox from a millinery shop owned by Maybelle Smith in Akron, Ohio.

The sharp, black-and-white look of this vintage Maybelle hatbox makes it fabulous as bookshelf decoration.
✅ Approx. Size (cm): 11″ x 9″ (28 x 23).
✅ Condition: The cardboard is sound. Water staining inside doesn’t show on the outside.
✅ Era: 1950s.
✅ Mark/Label: Maybelle, 175 S. Main, Akron.
✅ Only One!

Domestic Flat Rate Shipping – Hatboxes: $15.00 (USPS oversized shipping charge)

This vintage Maybelle hatbox is a quintessential hatbox design.

Hat Box Details

Vintage hatbox from the millinery shop of Maybelle Smith located in downtown Akron.
Shiny black paperboard with white and black matching lid.
Black and white silk rope handle.
A handsome piece of mid-century retail ephemera, likely dating to the 1950s. Use it for hat storage, vanity organization, craft supplies, scarves, jewelry, or simply as fabulous decorative storage with vintage department store charm.

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ABOUT MAYBELLE

Maybelle Smith owned a millinery shop in the Ohio Building, in Akron Ohio where she designed and sold hats, and later owned and operated Maybelle’s dress shop in Summit Mall for 22 years, retiring in 1988. In her later years she became an artist. Smith passed away at the age of 97 in 2003.

SHIPPING & RETURNS

We ship items within five business days. Occasionally, there might be shipping delays. If this occurs, we will promptly notify you.

Clothing and accessories ship via USPS Priority Mail, UPS, or FedEx, selecting the best option based on price and insurance. Jewelry ships either First Class or Priority. For overseas orders, we use International First Class. Please refer to our Shipping Information for detailed rates.

International buyers are responsible for all customs duties. PLEASE NOTE: Starting July 1, 2021, EU members will incur VAT taxes based on the specific country’s tax rates during importation.

We know you may be wary about buying vintage items. If so, we do offer returns. If you receive vintage pieces and are dissatisfied or if the item doesn’t fit, please inform Madge of your return request within 10 days of receiving the merchandise. You must return the items within 30 days after notifying us.

You can find our complete Return Policy here. If you have further questions after reading, please call or text (404) 850-1757.