Vintage Archie Eason White Hat, Straw Waterfall Brim

A breathtaking high fashion hat by Archie Eason.  1950s white straw hat with a gorgeous waterfall brim.
Approx. Hat Size (cm): 21.5 (53); Outside Diameter: 15″ (38); Height of Crown 5.5″ (14).
Condition: Very good.
Era:  1950s.
Mark/Label: Archie Eason, Made for Davisons.
Truly One of a kind vintage item. Get it before it’s gone.

1950s Pink Floral Hat by Archie Eason, Size 22

This vintage Archie Eason pink wonder is a flower garden for the head.
Approx. Hat Size (cm): 22″ (56); Outside Diameter: 12″ (30.5); Height of Crown 4″ (10) Width of Brim: 3″ (7.5).
Era:  1950s.
Condition:  Good.  There are some small spots a few of the front flowers that are a bleed from the stamens.
Mark/Label:  Archie Eason.
Truly One of a kind vintage item. Get it before it’s gone.

Vintage Archie Eason Hat, Unique Covered Straw Design

A truly unique and collectible Archie Eason hat. The decorative straw netting covering hat makes this one a real beauty.
Approx. Hat Size (cm): 21 (53); Outside Diameter: 15″ (38); Height of Crown 3″ (7.5) Width of Brim: 5″ (12.5).
Condition: Good. There are some small spots on the underside of the brim that are not noticeable when worn.
Era: 1950s.
Mark/Label: Archie Eason, Made for Davisons.
Truly One of a kind vintage item. Get it before it’s gone.

Archie Eason & the Green Sequin Hat

One of the most imaginative milliners in the business was Archie Eason and his “green sequin” hats, known for their high quality and unique design.  Eason’s success is a classic story of a hometown boy who makes good. 1950s Floral Hat Born in Waycross, Georgia in 1928, Eason moved to Jacksonville, Florida at age 14.  After military service he returned to Jacksonville and took a job as a stock clerk at the Cohen Brother Department store with the intention of attending the Ringling School of Art.  As with many creative personalities, he turned to hat making after watching hats being made in the millinery department and thinking “I can do that”.   Since his mother was a very successful dressmaker, Eason learned about draping and quality workmanship at a young age which helped his leap into millinery. His first hat, made while filling in at the workroom, was a Sailor with yellow cascading roses.  The hat was such a hit that his fate as a milliner was sealed.  His famous signature, a single green sequin on each hat, originally served a more basic purpose.  Within the large hat department at Cohen Brothers, Eason wanted a way for customers to identify which hats were his, so the green sequin was born.   After a few years he became the head of the hat department and quickly rose to prominence as one of the preferred milliners of stylish Southern women. In 1960 Eason moved to New York City, initially teaming up with celebrity milliner Don Marshall known for making the hat for Grace Kelly’s wedding to Prince Rainier of Monaco.  Eason opened his own salon in 1964 and also supplied hats for Donald Brooks and Ladybird Johnson’s designer George Stavropoulos.  Eason made a name for himself producing all types of hats to fit every …

Camel Hat, Vintage 1960s Archie Eason, Wool Felt, Size 21.5

Archie Eason hats are always a treat to wear and this fall camel hat is oh so flattering.
Approx. Hat Size (cm):  21.5″ (54.5); Diameter: 33″ (84); Height Crown: 5″ (13); Width of Brim: 1.5 – 3″ (4 – 13).
Condition: Very good.
Mark/Label: Archie Eason.
Vintage Item  – Only one available.