French Aubusson Tapestry Hat by Claude Saint Cyr | A Rare Find

The two-tone green French Aubusson tapestry pillbox hat is very unique.Claude Saint Cyr Pillbox Hat DetailsGreen French Aubusson tapestry pillbox hat from noted milliner Claude Saint Cyr.Woven with a medium green base with an overlay of a dark green zig-zag design.Green fabric lining.This hat is part of a collection made with traditional French Aubusson tapestry.Saint-Cyr’s husband inspired this innovative collection after he used tapestry to re-cover chairs in Saint-Cyr’s salon.The weavers, accustomed to making carpets, learned how to build a hat and use finer weaves.The first collection was known as Aubusson. 160 pieces, some with matching coats, were produced over the succeeding four years.NOT SHIPPABLE TO ITALY due to Italian customs prohibition. VINTAGE CONDITION SHOP MORE VINTAGE HATS Shop more Spring & Summer Hats ABOUT CLAUDE SAINT CYR Who was Claude Saint Cyr?Claude Saint Cyr is considered one of the most important milliners of the 20th century.  Known for her innovative materials and designs, her label was worn by the most fashionable women of the day.Born Simone Naudet in 1911 in Paris, she began her millinery training at the age of 18 and worked with notable Paris designers, including Jean Patou, Marie-Louise Carven, and Rose Descat. Saint Cyr later trained in London, where she changed her professional name to Claude Saint-Cyr. She established her millinery salon in 1937 in Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honor̩, Paris,  later opening another shop in London in 1950. In collaboration with British designer Norman Hartnell, her designs were favorites of the British royal family in the 1950s and 1960s.  In addition, she made hats for Queen Elizabeth for her 1953 coronation and the 1960 wedding veil of Princess Margaret.Saint-Cyr closed her salon in 1964 but began working with French milliner Jean Barthet, a supplier of hats to celebrities such as Princess Grace of Monaco and Maria Callas. Eventually, Saint Cyr retired in 1972 but continued to act as a consultant to bridal design houses until the mid-1990s. Claude Saint Cyr died in 2002.Read our blog post on this unique milliner. HOW TO MEASURE YOUR HAT SIZE HOW TO FIND YOUR HAT SIZEPull a fabric tape measure or length of string around your head just slightly above the ear, across the mid-forehead, completely circling your head.Hold the tape firmly, but not too tightly. You are measuring your head exactly where the hat will sit in either inches or centimeters.If your measurement falls between sizes, choose the next largest size.Then buy a fabulous vintage hat from MadgeSEE OUR HAT SIZING CHART SHIPPING & RETURNS We ship items within five business days. Occasionally, there might be shipping delays. If this occurs, we will promptly notify you.Clothing and accessories ship via USPS Priority Mail, UPS, or FedEx, selecting the best option based on price and insurance. Jewelry ships either First Class or Priority. For overseas orders, we use International First Class. Please refer to our Shipping Information for detailed rates.International buyers are responsible for all customs duties. PLEASE NOTE: Starting July 1, 2021, EU members will incur VAT taxes based on the specific country’s tax rates during importation.We know you may be wary about buying vintage items. If so, we do offer returns. If you receive vintage pieces and are dissatisfied or if the item doesn’t fit, please inform Madge of your return request within 10 days of receiving the merchandise. You must return the items within 30 days after notifying us.You can find our complete Return Policy here. If you have further questions after reading, please call or text (404) 850-1757. SIGN UP FOR SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS Here’s a video on the making of French Aubusson tapestry courtesy of (c)Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine.  You can view their entire playlist here. Photos copyright © 2026 Madge’s Hatbox Vintage. Join our Facebook group, Mad About Vintage, for weekly specials.