Vintage 1940s Turquoise Velvet Tilt Hat Jeweled Bird Appliqué Blue Cocktail Hat Sculpted WWII Era Millinery

Vintage 1940s Turquoise Blue Velvet Tilt Hat with Jeweled Bird Appliqué – Sculpted Cocktail Hat

Description

A wonderfully distinctive vintage circa 1940s tilt hat fashioned in plush turquoise blue velvet and accented with an extraordinary jeweled bird appliqué.

The hat has a softly sculpted, asymmetrical silhouette with a low rounded crown and folded velvet construction that creates gentle curves across the top and sides. Worn tilted toward one side, the shape has the elegant close-to-the-head profile so characteristic of 1940s millinery.

The standout detail is the elaborate dimensional bird embellishment positioned at the side. Worked in metallic threads with coral, red and cobalt blue accents, the bird has dramatically outstretched wings and is finished with a luminous faux pearl at its center. The intricate ornament gives the hat an almost jewel-like quality and provides a beautiful contrast against the soft turquoise velvet.

The color is especially appealing—a rich vintage turquoise or blue-green rather than a traditional pale blue—and the velvet changes subtly in depth depending on the direction of the nap and lighting.

Inside, the hat is finished with coordinating turquoise grosgrain ribbon and a dark sheer lining. No maker's label is visible in the photographs.

An unusual and highly decorative piece of mid-century millinery combining jewel-tone velvet, sculptural construction and a fabulous figural bird motif.

Features
•Authentic vintage circa 1940s
•Rich turquoise blue-green velvet
•Soft sculpted tilt-hat silhouette
•Asymmetrical folded construction
•Low close-fitting crown
•Elaborate jeweled bird appliqué
•Bird depicted with outstretched wings
•Metallic thread embroidery
•Red, coral and cobalt blue accents
•Faux pearl centerpiece
•Coordinating turquoise grosgrain interior trim
•Dark sheer interior lining
•Beautiful jewel-tone coloring
•Unlabeled vintage millinery
•Distinctive figural novelty embellishment

Perfect For
•Vintage hat collectors
•1940s fashion enthusiasts
•Novelty hat collectors
•Figural jewelry lovers
•Bird motif collectors
•Old Hollywood styling
•Cocktail attire
•Vintage weddings
•Retro photo shoots
•Art Deco inspired styling
•Theater and costume collections
•Statement accessory collectors
•Jewel-tone vintage wardrobes

Condition

Very good vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with its age. The turquoise velvet remains beautifully colored with some expected variations in the nap, light surface wear and minor impressions from storage. The jeweled bird embellishment remains striking and securely positioned, with age-related wear visible to some of the metallic and decorative elements. The interior sheer lining shows age and wrinkling. Please review all photographs carefully as they are considered part of the condition description.

Tags

1940s velvet hat, turquoise hat, vintage blue hat, 1940s tilt hat, jeweled bird hat, bird applique hat, vintage tilt hat, cocktail hat, velvet vintage hat, novelty hat, vintage millinery, WWII era hat, sculpted hat

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Distinctive vintage circa 1940s turquoise velvet tilt hat featuring a softly sculpted asymmetrical silhouette and an elaborate jeweled bird appliqué with outstretched metallic wings, colorful embroidered details and a faux pearl centerpiece. The vivid blue-green velvet and unusual figural ornament make this an especially collectible example of whimsical yet sophisticated mid-century millinery.