This is the case of the piece that I bring to you this week. This hat formed a part of a set of hats that were much more interesting. I pushed it into the background because it was moth-eaten. At first I started to clean it, but then I put it to one side and decided not to repair it. However, I hung the hat in a visible place and each time I walked passed it I looked at it until I realised that the two holes it had were symmetrical. I assume that a hat pin was used to pin and fasten this delicate hat and its veil.

In order to give it volume and make its features stand out, I adorned it with a modern veil that lightened the oyster-colour of the felt.