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Lot #337: Vintage Petal-Style Millinery Hat by Louis Fortier (Toronto) with Two Metal Hat Stands

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Authentic vintage petal-style millinery hat featuring layered fabric “petals” arranged to create a sculptural floral form. The hat is labeled “By Louis Fortier – Toronto,” indicating a named local milliner rather than a mass-produced piece. This type of constructed, decorative millinery was commonly worn for formal occasions and social events in the mid-20th century, particularly during the 1940s–1960s, when statement hats were an essential part of women’s fashion. The lot includes two metal hat stands, suitable for display or storage. Details: • Vintage petal / floral millinery style • Designer label: Louis Fortier – Toronto • Structured fabric construction with layered petals • Likely mid-20th-century era (style-based) • Includes two metal hat stands • Condition consistent with age; see photos for details A distinctive piece of vintage Canadian millinery, ideal for collectors, costume departments, fashion historians, or decorative display. Included two hat stands Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Mon, January 12 2026 Category A: 12:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Category B: 02:15 PM - 05:00 PM
Category C: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PM

Day 2 Tuesday Jan 13th
Category A: 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Category B: 02:15 PM - 05:15 PM
Category C: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Day 3 Wednesday Jan 14th
Category A: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Category B: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Category C: 02:00 PM - 03:00PM
Category D: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Pickup Location:  1/2 Wellesley Street East, Toronto, ON, M4X 1H2 View Map (opens in new window)


Bidding Starts:

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00:00 PM UTC

Bidding Ends:

Sunday, January 11, 2026 between 1:00:00 AM and 2:47:00 AM UTC

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