SWEDISH 1920S/1930S PURPLE-BLUE FELT HAT BY FORSS. SIZE EU 54 kanaljen with subtle vertical pinstripes in

with subtle vertical pinstripes in blue and green

The hat has a very appealing contrast between the colours in the felt and the hat band

and the buttons for braces are placed on the outside of the waistband

but there is a plaque in real silver with the original owner's name engraved

and the exterior is virtually in as-new condition

SWEDISH 1920S/1930S PURPLE-BLUE FELT HAT BY FORSS. SIZE EU 54 kanaljen with subtle vertical pinstripes inDESCRIPTION This hat is of Swedish origin. J. A. Forss was a Swedish hat manufacturer whose production was based in Falkping. It was most likely produced sometime during the 1920s, or possibly in the early 1930s. In colour it is blue, but it also has a distinct purple tone. The interior is beautifully lined with silk fabric featuring the manufacturers logo printed on it. The name of the gentlemens outfitter where the hat was originally sold is also