Holdtite Hat Holders

[lkranieri]

Once in a while a post appears here with a question about the placement of the elastic band on (primarily 1940s) hats, or a photo is posted in which you can see the band under the chin of the mannequin's head. As I unpacked my millionth box here, from having moved here a year ago, I found this item in my collection of "stuff" and I thought it might help clarify the issue for future inquirers...

 

[anothertimevintageapparel]

I have these in my collection. This pair has the fabric elastic band for the back of the head.
A good reminder.

 

[lkranieri]

I have these in my collection. This pair has the fabric elastic band for the back of the head.
A good reminder.
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Even better to show both ways of wearing the hat holders. I can't tell for sure with your image, but your thicker hat holder appears to go behind the ear, but under the hair at the neck, correct?

 

[denisebrain]

Bless you both for the knowledge.

 

[Vintage Runway]

I know I was guilty of the "under the chin" method way back when! Correcting that was one of the first things I learned here at VFG.

 

[anothertimevintageapparel]

I believe the bands I have, can be worn either way, depending on the hair style and length.

 

[retro ruth]

Even better to show both ways of wearing the hat holders. I can't tell for sure with your image, but your thicker hat holder appears to go behind the ear, but under the hair at the neck, correct?

This is how I've always worn such hats - almost like an alice band. And if the elastic is a similar colour to your hair, they almost disappear.