A black synthetic twill pillbox hat. The top of the crown and the sides of the crown are made of separate panels which are machine sewn together. The side of the crown is made of two panels of synthetic twill. The top panel extends slightly above the top of the crown. Both panels have a center back seam, the bottom side panel is cut on the bias. The hat is lined with black synthetic dobby weave with a pattern of diamonds and zigzags. A black cotton synthetic ribbon is machine sewn to the edge of the hat at the interior. The hat is stiffened with buckram.