Vintage 1940s Williams Arms Co Champagne Straw Half Hat Brown Beaded Sculptural Millinery

Vintage 1940s Williams Arms Co. Champagne Straw Half Hat with Brown Beaded Appliqués

Description

A striking vintage 1940s half hat by Williams Arms Co. of Lockport, New York, featuring an extraordinary sculptural woven construction in a luminous champagne-gold tone. The hat is formed from overlapping folded and pleated straw or raffia-like leaves, creating a richly dimensional surface that resembles layered foliage.

The close-fitting half-hat silhouette curves gracefully over the crown and sides of the head while leaving the back open, a distinctive style associated with late 1940s and early 1950s millinery. The dimensional woven surface catches the light beautifully, shifting between champagne, pale gold and warm beige depending on the angle.

Small dark brown beaded appliqués are strategically placed around the hat, providing an elegant contrast to the champagne body. Their intricate dimensional construction adds another layer of texture without overwhelming the remarkable woven design.

The interior reveals the underlying open mesh foundation and satin-covered edge, illustrating the hand-constructed nature of the piece. The original interior label reads Williams Arms Co., Lockport, N.Y.

An unusual and highly decorative example of postwar American millinery with exceptional texture, sculptural form and visual presence.

Features
•Authentic vintage circa late 1940s to early 1950s
•Original Williams Arms Co. label
•Made in Lockport, New York
•Classic sculptural half-hat silhouette
•Champagne-gold woven straw or raffia-like construction
•Intricate overlapping leaf-like woven pattern
•Highly dimensional textured surface
•Dark brown beaded appliqué accents
•Open-back crown-hugging design
•Interior mesh foundation
•Satin-covered interior edge
•Beautiful warm neutral color palette
•Distinctive postwar American millinery
•Unusual collectible vintage hat

Perfect For
•Vintage hat collectors
•1940s fashion enthusiasts
•1950s fashion enthusiasts
•Vintage bridal styling
•Champagne and neutral bridal looks
•Cocktail attire
•Special occasion dressing
•Vintage fashion photography
•Editorial styling
•Period productions
•Museum-inspired collections
•Mid-century fashion lovers
•Collectible American millinery

Condition

Good vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with a piece of this age. The sculptural woven construction remains visually impressive with its overall form intact. There are areas of wear, fraying, loose or displaced woven fibers and visible pins or construction elements in places, as shown in the photographs. The interior mesh foundation and satin edging show age and wear. Beaded embellishments remain present and decorative. Please review all photographs carefully as they are considered part of the condition description.

Tags

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Authentic late 1940s to early 1950s Williams Arms Co. half hat from Lockport, New York, featuring a sculptural champagne-gold woven straw or raffia-like surface arranged in dimensional overlapping leaf forms. Dark brown beaded appliqués accent the crown, while an open mesh foundation creates the characteristic close-fitting half-hat silhouette. An unusual and highly textural example of postwar American millinery.