Vintage 1940s Inky Blue Black Tilt Hat | Woven Straw Cocktail Hat with Bun Strap | Sculptural Women's Millinery

Product Title

Vintage 1940s Inky Blue Black Tilt Hat with Bun or Pony Strap to Secure | Woven Straw Cocktail Hat | Sculptural Mid Century Millinery

Description

Graceful and understated, this authentic vintage tilt hat dates to the early-to-mid 1940s and showcases the elegant millinery styling of the era. Expertly woven from glossy black straw, the hat features a shallow crown with a softly flared brim designed to perch at a flattering angle. A sculptural black horsehair crin bow rises from the back, adding movement and sophistication, while the original elastic chin strap secures the hat in classic 1940s fashion.

Tilt hats became especially popular during the 1940s, offering women an elegant alternative to larger brimmed hats while conserving materials during the wartime years. This timeless silhouette remains effortlessly wearable today for weddings, race days, vintage events, and collectors of fine mid-century millinery.

Features

• Authentic vintage tilt hat
• Circa early-to-mid 1940s
• Glossy woven black straw
• Shallow tilt silhouette
• Softly flared brim
• Sculptural black horsehair crin bow
• Original elastic chin strap
• Lightweight construction
• Classic wartime-era millinery styling

Measurements

• Fits most adult head sizes
• Interior opening shown in photographs
• Original chin strap attached

Perfect For

• Kentucky Derby
• Weddings
• Church
• Cocktail parties
• Tea parties
• Garden parties
• Vintage fashion
• Historical reenactments
• Fashion editorials
• Mid-century collectors

Condition

Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age. The woven straw remains structurally sound, and the original horsehair bow and chin strap are intact. Minor age-related wear is present but does not detract from the overall beauty or wearability of the piece. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description.

Styling Notes

This elegant 1940s tilt hat pairs beautifully with vintage suits, day dresses, and tailored separates. Its timeless silhouette also complements modern bridal, cocktail, and minimalist wardrobes, making it an effortlessly sophisticated statement piece.

Tags

1940s hat
vintage tilt hat
black straw hat
cocktail hat
vintage fascinator
church hat
Derby hat
woven straw hat
mid century hat
vintage millinery
1940s fashion
ladies hat
vintage fashion

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