Vintage 1950s Juli-Kay Chicago Natural Straw Hat Abstract Ribbon Trim Veiling Women's Mid Century Millinery

Vintage 1950s Juli-Kay Chicago Natural Straw Hat – Abstract Grosgrain Ribbon Trim & Veiling

Description

A wonderfully distinctive vintage circa 1950s hat by Juli-Kay of Chicago, fashioned from chunky woven natural straw and decorated with an artistic arrangement of grosgrain ribbon and delicate veiling.

The hat features a structured, close-fitting rounded silhouette with the heavily textured straw woven in broad interlocking sections. Its warm natural wheat-gold coloring provides the perfect background for an unusual assortment of applied grosgrain ribbon pieces in muted peach, tan, olive green and golden beige. The intentionally angular ribbon shapes create a wonderfully abstract, almost modernist decorative effect characteristic of adventurous mid-century millinery design.

A layer of fine tonal net veiling softly surrounds the exterior, adding another dimension of texture without obscuring the beautiful woven straw beneath. A narrow olive green grosgrain bow accents the lower edge, while the interior is beautifully finished with a wide coordinating green satin band and grosgrain trim.

The original interior label reads “Styled by Juli-Kay – Chicago.” A charming and unusual 1950s hat with a distinctly artistic personality, especially appealing for collectors of American mid-century millinery.

Features

•Authentic vintage circa 1950s hat
•Styled by Juli-Kay of Chicago
•Warm natural wheat-gold woven straw
•Chunky basket-weave construction
•Structured close-fitting silhouette
•Abstract applied grosgrain ribbon decoration
•Peach, olive green, tan and golden beige accents
•Fine tonal net veiling around the exterior
•Small olive green grosgrain bow accent
•Wide green satin interior band
•Original Juli-Kay Chicago label
•Distinctive mid-century modern aesthetic
•Unusual collectible American millinery

Perfect For

1950s fashion, mid-century wardrobes, vintage weddings, garden parties, cocktail attire, vintage photo shoots, theatrical costuming, retro events, hat collectors or display in a vintage millinery collection.

Condition

Good vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with its approximately 70-year age. The woven straw retains its distinctive shape and texture, with some irregularity and minor wear visible to the straw, ribbon embellishments and veiling. The original interior label remains present. Please review all photographs closely for complete condition details.

Tags

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Chicago millinery
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mid century hat
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collectible hat
summer vintage hat

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Authentic circa 1950s Juli-Kay Chicago women's hat crafted from chunky woven natural wheat-gold straw and accented with abstract grosgrain ribbon appliqués in muted peach, olive, tan and golden beige. Fine tonal net veiling surrounds the exterior, while a small green bow and coordinating interior band complete the design. An especially unusual example of artistic mid-century American millinery.