{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-debsway-chocolate-brown-velvet-hat-black-bow-ribbon-streamers-womens-wwii-era-tilt-hat-millinery","title":"Vintage 1940s Debsway Chocolate Brown Velvet Hat Black Bow Ribbon Streamers Women's WWII Era Tilt Hat Millinery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage 1940s Debsway Chocolate Brown Velvet Hat – Black Velvet Bow \u0026amp; Novelty Ribbon Streamer Trim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003eA wonderfully distinctive vintage circa 1940s hat by Debsway, fashioned from plush chocolate brown velvet and finished with an unexpected black velvet bow and whimsical trailing ribbon ornaments at the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hat features a softly structured, paneled crown with a close-fitting silhouette and a narrow rolled velvet brim. The rich brown velvet has a beautiful directional sheen that shifts from deep chocolate to warmer bronze-brown as it catches the light, giving an otherwise understated design considerable depth and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real personality appears at the back, where a tailored black velvet bow is accompanied by multiple narrow black ribbon streamers extending outward and downward. Several terminate in small shaped or knotted fabric tips, creating a playful, almost tassel-like effect. Longer ribbon tails complete the arrangement and give the hat movement when worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the restrained brown velvet body and unusual black back trim makes this a particularly charming example of 1940s novelty millinery. From the front it has a sophisticated, tailored appearance; from the back it becomes much more playful and unexpected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior retains its original Debsway label marked Medium, along with a brown grosgrain inner band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e•Authentic vintage circa 1940s women's millinery\u003cbr\u003e•Original Debsway label\u003cbr\u003e•Marked size Medium\u003cbr\u003e•Rich chocolate brown velvet construction\u003cbr\u003e•Softly structured paneled crown\u003cbr\u003e•Narrow rolled velvet brim\u003cbr\u003e•Black velvet bow at back\u003cbr\u003e•Multiple decorative black ribbon streamers\u003cbr\u003e•Novelty shaped and knotted streamer ends\u003cbr\u003e•Long black ribbon tails\u003cbr\u003e•Beautiful directional velvet sheen\u003cbr\u003e•Distinctive front-to-back design\u003cbr\u003e•Classic WWII-era styling with whimsical detailing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For\u003cbr\u003eVintage collectors, 1940s fashion enthusiasts, WWII-era wardrobes, autumn and winter styling, vintage weddings, cocktail events, afternoon occasions, period costumes, theater and film productions, photo shoots, fashion editorials, or anyone who loves unusual vintage hats with unexpected details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with its age. \u003cstrong\u003eThe brown velvet retains its rich color and characteristic sheen, with some visible surface variation, light wear, and areas of crushing or rubbing, internal small tear. Price reflects condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. The black ribbon and velvet trim show age-related wear and some fraying to the ends, as visible in the photographs. Interior shows expected vintage wear. Original Debsway Medium label remains present. Please review all photographs closely as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTags\u003cbr\u003e1940s velvet hat\u003cbr\u003eDebsway hat\u003cbr\u003ebrown velvet hat\u003cbr\u003evintage tilt hat\u003cbr\u003e1940s vintage hat\u003cbr\u003echocolate brown hat\u003cbr\u003eblack bow hat\u003cbr\u003enovelty trim hat\u003cbr\u003eWWII era hat\u003cbr\u003evintage millinery\u003cbr\u003ewomens vintage hat\u003cbr\u003erolled brim hat\u003cbr\u003ecollector hat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHashtags\u003cbr\u003e#gingerandtonicvintage #vintagehatshop #vintagehat #1940shat #1940sfashion #velvethat #brownvelvethat #Debsway #vintagemillinery #WWIIera #tilthat #vintagefashion #noveltyhat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic vintage circa 1940s Debsway women's hat crafted from plush chocolate brown velvet with a softly paneled crown and narrow rolled brim. The tailored silhouette is accented at the back with a black velvet bow, long ribbon tails, and an unusual arrangement of narrow decorative streamers with shaped ends. Original Debsway label marked Medium remains inside. A charming example of the imaginative novelty detailing found in 1940s millinery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ginger and Tonic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58439753695535,"sku":"584397536955_0FB2","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/0314\/6543\/files\/fleur_image_1788742204103.png?v=1788800478","url":"https:\/\/gingerandtonic.com\/products\/vintage-1940s-debsway-chocolate-brown-velvet-hat-black-bow-ribbon-streamers-womens-wwii-era-tilt-hat-millinery","provider":"Ginger and Tonic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}