Very Old Hat

This is a VERY unique black felt hat with gold metal stars all over it.  I am not sure if it is an old flight attendant's hat or not.  GORGEOUS.  The label says " New York Creation".  When I bought it there was newspaper stuffed in it to keep its shape.  The newspaper was from the Buffalo Press - Tuesday, March 19th, 1957.  I bought it in Salamanca, N. Y. at an antique store.  i paid $4.00 for it!