Vintage 1950s Dark Brown Velvet Pillbox Hat Gold Soutache Braid Brown Netting Women's Mid Century Cocktail Hat

Vintage 1950s Dark Brown Velvet Pillbox Hat – Gold Soutache Trim & Brown Netting

Description

A beautifully detailed vintage circa 1950s pillbox hat fashioned from rich dark chocolate brown velvet and accented with elaborate metallic gold soutache-style braid and coordinating brown netting.

The hat features a structured, close-fitting pillbox silhouette with a wide velvet-covered crown. An ornate band of scrolling gold and brown decorative braid encircles the exterior, creating an elegant repeating motif reminiscent of the elaborate passementerie trims frequently used in mid-century millinery.

Soft brown openwork netting rises from within the crown, adding another layer of texture and giving the hat a wonderfully dimensional appearance. The combination of plush chocolate velvet, warm metallic trim and delicate net creates a sophisticated tonal palette that feels particularly beautiful for autumn and winter.

The interior is finished with a grosgrain headband and retains its original Union Made in U.S.A. label. An elegant example of mid-century American millinery with beautiful materials and unusually decorative detailing.

Features

•Authentic vintage circa 1950s hat
•Classic structured pillbox silhouette
•Rich dark chocolate brown velvet
•Ornate metallic gold and brown soutache-style trim
•Scrolling passementerie-inspired design
•Decorative trim encircles the crown
•Brown openwork netting at crown
•Beautiful combination of velvet, metallic braid and net
•Warm chocolate and antique gold color palette
•Structured close-fitting design
•Interior grosgrain headband
•Union Made in U.S.A. label
•Classic mid-century millinery

Perfect For

Vintage fashion, fall and winter wardrobes, cocktail attire, weddings, holiday parties, church, special occasions, theatrical wardrobe, editorial styling, mid-century fashion collections or vintage millinery collectors.

Condition

Good vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with its age. The velvet and decorative trim present beautifully overall. The netting shows some age-related irregularity and should be handled with appropriate care due to its delicate vintage nature. Please review all photographs closely for complete condition details.

Tags

1950s vintage hat
brown pillbox hat
velvet pillbox hat
brown velvet hat
gold trim hat
netted vintage hat
1950s womens hat
mid century hat
vintage pillbox
cocktail hat
vintage millinery
union made hat
womens vintage hat

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Authentic vintage circa 1950s dark chocolate brown velvet pillbox hat featuring an ornate band of metallic gold and brown scrolling soutache-style trim and delicate brown openwork netting. A sophisticated mid-century cocktail hat with rich texture, warm autumnal coloring and classic American vintage millinery styling.