Vintage 1940s Burgundy Felt Tilt Hat | Black Feather WWII Era Hat | Sculptural Vintage Millinery

Vintage 1940s Burgundy Felt Tilt Hat – Dramatic Black Feather Sculptural WWII Era Hat

Description

A dramatic vintage circa 1940s tilt hat featuring a sculptural burgundy felt design accented by a striking upright black feather.

The hat is constructed in a rich wine-to-burgundy felt with an asymmetrical, softly folded silhouette designed to sit at an angle on the head. The crown is surrounded by a broad sculpted felt section that sweeps outward and upward, creating the distinctive architectural profile associated with many late 1930s and 1940s hats.

A large black feather rises dramatically from one side of the crown, providing strong contrast against the deep burgundy body. A small black bar-style accent at the base of the feather adds another tailored detail.

Matching burgundy grosgrain ribbon finishes the outer edge and interior opening. The interior reveals the hat's structured foundation beneath the felt and a gathered grosgrain section that helps create the fitted shape.

This is an especially striking example of wartime-era millinery, when hats often incorporated dramatic asymmetry, sculptural shaping and tall feather accents to create visual impact.

Features

•Era: Circa 1940s
•Style: Tilt hat / sculptural felt hat
•Color: Deep burgundy / wine red
•Structured felt construction
•Dramatic asymmetrical silhouette
•Sculpted sweeping outer section
•Large upright black feather accent
•Black bar-style decorative accent
•Burgundy grosgrain edge trim
•Matching grosgrain interior band
•Structured interior foundation
•Designed to sit at an angle on the head
•Classic WWII-era inspired silhouette
•Unlabeled in photographs provided

Perfect For

•1940s fashion collectors
•Vintage millinery collectors
•WWII-era fashion collections
•Old Hollywood styling
•Film noir inspired looks
•Vintage photo shoots
•Theatrical costuming
•Period costume collections
•Fall and winter fashion
•Cocktail attire
•Statement hat collectors
•Museum or archival fashion collections

Condition

Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. The burgundy felt retains its rich color and dramatic sculptural shape. The black feather remains attached and visually striking, with visible age-related wear and separation along portions of the feather as shown. Minor wear, creasing and surface marks may be present throughout consistent with the age of the hat. Please review all photographs carefully for condition and details.

Tags

1940s vintage hat
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burgundy felt hat
wine red hat
black feather hat
WWII era hat
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1940s fashion
Old Hollywood hat
dramatic vintage hat
feather accent hat

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Original circa 1940s burgundy felt tilt hat featuring a dramatic asymmetrical sculptural silhouette, sweeping folded construction and tall black feather accent. Finished with matching burgundy grosgrain trim and a structured interior foundation, this striking unlabeled hat captures the bold, architectural millinery aesthetic associated with the WWII era.