Novelty Hats

Novelty hats are styles worn for fun and/or costume. They can be whimsical and humorous, such as straw beach hats that have sunglasses built into the brim, or they can be costume or play versions of occupational hats, such as a fireman’s helmet or policeman’s cap.

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1940s novelty shell hat

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1940s novelty cap

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1950s novelty beehive hat

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1950s Catalina of California straw novelty hat

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1950s Italian straw novelty hat

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1950s novelty hat

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1960s novelty hat with berries

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1960s golf theme novelty hat

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1960s Madeira embroidered hat

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1960s straw novelty hat with sunglasses

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1960s faux chignon Italian straw hat

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1960s carnival midway novelty hat

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1970s beer can novelty hat

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1970s novelty soda can hat

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1990s witches hat

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