VTG 1940s Filenes Wallpaper Hat Box Black and 36 similar items

What you?ll love about this 1940s Filene?s wallpaper hat box is the moody black ground with turquoise and soft green florals ? pure Old Hollywood boudoir charm with department-store provenance. It feels cinematic, romantic, and distinctly East Coast heritage. Condition: Very good vintage condition. Structurally sound and sturdy. A few small nicks and light surface wear consistent with age. Colors slightly softened in areas, giving it that authentic faded black patina collectors appreciate. Interior clean. Light residual storage scent possible. Fit Snapshot: Extra-large vintage hat box ideal for wide-brimmed hats up to approximately 14" diameter. Statement display scale. Provenance Note: Marked Filene?s, the iconic Boston department store founded in 1881 and synonymous with mid-century American fashion retail. Boxes like this were used for premium millinery purchases in the 1940s. Style Aesthetics: ? Film Noir Boudoir ? Department Store Ephemera ? Sustainable Vintage Storage Styling Tips: ? Stack on a vanity with gloves and perfume bottles. ? Use as millinery storage for 1930s?50s wide brim hats. ? Style in a dressing room vignette for photography or retail display. Measurements: Diameter: 14" Height: 7" Rope handle intact Approx. Modern Use: Fits most vintage wide-brim hats, picture hats, and structured felt styles. Fit Guide: Designed for full-crown mid-century hats. Ideal for 1930s?1950s millinery storage or decorative display. Materials: Cardboard construction, paper wallpaper exterior, rope handle Sustainability Note: Original mid-century storage ? reusable, display-worthy, and environmentally responsible alternative to modern plastic hat boxes. Costuming CTA: Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Perfect for noir dressing rooms, 1940s train platform scenes, or department store millinery moments. ? Thank you for shopping with The Cat?s Pajamas Vintage. ? Please contact Miss Kitty with any questions prior to purchase. We are happy to provide additional details, measurements, or photographs upon request. ? All sales are final. Vintage items are one-of-a-kind and sold as-is. Any condition issues are fully disclosed in the listing; otherwise, items are considered to be in excellent vintage condition for their age. ? Orders ship within 2 business days (often the same or next business day). Expedited shipping is available by selecting the appropriate shipping option at checkout, where applicable. ? International buyers are responsible for all customs duties, import taxes, or fees. All shipments are accurately declared in compliance with customs regulations. ? Please note that vintage garments may carry light residual scents from prior storage or a freshly maintained studio environment.