The high price caught me off guard at first, but once I actually received the hat and got to take a look at it, I realized that its price is justified. Handmade and feels as authentic as can be for a panama hat, I was most pleased that a hat, for once, wasn't too small or constrictive for my otherwise large head. As a matter of fact, the hat is just barely slightly large, which I'm 100% okay with after a lifetime of small hats. It works well not just as an authentic period piece, it can also work as other costumes such as a CIA agent in Cuba if you so choose (as a humorous example). In short, a high-quality, handmade hat that can accommodate large heads (as long as you order the correct size).

The product and well as the service were flawless. I can’t think of anything that did not meet or exceed expectations. The Boater is first rate quality. I will be back for more items.

Computer display showed details of product and that's exactly what I got.

I cannot wait to wear this at the Oaks race. Great hat, authentic, highest quality and fits perfect. Gotta give it a big Roll Tide

My husband LOVES it!!!

This is the REAL DEAL, not a cheap costumed knockoff!

The hat fits perfect and I believe it will last many years

Good quality Fast delivery Order one size up, don't guess, I am a solid L but should have ordered a XL. Ordered another hat for someone else. Same issue. Quality was great but he was a M and should have bought a L....

Son just LOVES this one! Looks EXACTLY like what the Dapper Dans wear at Disneyland! We will be coming back for the vest soon! :)

I owe several Straw Boater hats but this one by far exceeded my exceptions.

This was a great addition to my hat collection. Fits great and I like wearing it when I am out and about town.

Excellent quality, very satisfied with my purchase.

great hat! just what i was lookig for

Arrived neat and clean and intact in well packed box. Delighted to have such a handsome hat.

The product I recently purchased from you came exactly as advertised. The size is right, the price was accurate, and it arrived on time. There were no surprises, which is what I appreciate most when ordering on line.

Quick service....little big but a slight altenation fix it up....will be the perfect accessary for my 1930 outfit and I will certainly look sharp with this the "boater straw hat"...good quality workmenship

This hat is of such great quality to literally and physically top the best look for Santa Claus at the beach/pool!!! Thank you!!

I purchased this for my nephew who is obsessed with clothing of different time periods. He was thrilled with this hat. The quality is exceptional. Shipping was fast-item was carefully packed . Would highly recommend!

This straw boater is perfect for a museum display accompanying Mark Twain's book Life on the Mississippi. At the Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site in Florida, Missouri, we do a rotating display of his first editions to protect them from light and wear. Mark Twain wore a straw boater similar to this one when he worked as a cub pilot (learning the ropes) on steamboats on the Mississippi River.

Hat is better than expected

I received numerous positive comments about my Boater. It was admired by many and generated a lot of conversation about its history and personal memories.

I purchased this hat to go with Seersucker suit also from Historical Emporium. Great quality hat for good price. My husband received many compliments on his outfit.

The beauty replaced a similar hat that belonged to my late father-in-law. It arrived on time and well-packed. The hat appears to be made well and should give me good service.

The straw boater is a perfect fit. I am able to use accent with several combinations.

It was exactly what I wanted. The price of the hat was very affordable and the quality was superior. I would buy from Historical Emporium again.

Very well made and authentic! True to size!

This boater is magnificent The perfect accessory for the 1900's bathing suit

Amazing product for the price! I wore to a white party on a yacht and I mean I shut it down. The hat looked so amazing! The quality is top notch for the money. Very stiff, and sturdy. I would definitely buy another. Everybody was asking where I got it from, I really didn't want to spill the beans, but I told everyone! Great product! great Price! super Fast Shipping!

Other than the ribbon is not as long as shown, this is a great hat.

This completes my outfit for a 1906 costume to celebrate the above titled events. I am a relative of Lillie Coit (Coit Tower, Telegraph Hill) and this year I wanted to dress in period costume. This completes the look and I love it.

A very reasonably priced boater, of very good quality. Everything I have ever purchased from Historical Emporium has been of top quality, everything has always shipped promptly, and communications, when necessary, have been excellent.

Needed a boater for a versatile summer hat for my historical re-enacting. Was not disappointed! Well made, fits me fine (would have liked a much shorter crown to accommodate my historical gibson-girl hair, but it does all actually fit my head!), and made properly of straw braid so it's cool and airy in summer heat and can be reblocked and reshaped in the future if need be. Fast shipping to Eastern Canada, too, though the customs fees were a bummer.