Vintage 1950s Pinehurst Black Floral Lace Cocktail Hat Velvet Bow High Crown Women's Formal Evening Millinery

Vintage 1950s Pinehurst Black Floral Lace Cocktail Hat – Velvet Bow Sculpted High Crown

Description
A beautifully dramatic vintage circa 1950s cocktail hat by Pinehurst, fashioned entirely in black with an unusual sculpted silhouette, dimensional floral lacework, and elegant velvet ribbon detailing.

The hat features a distinctive tiered construction, with a smaller rounded upper crown rising above a wider lower section. The architectural shape gives the hat wonderful height and presence while retaining the refined, close-fitting proportions characteristic of mid-century cocktail millinery.

The exterior is richly covered in dimensional black floral appliqué and lace. Layered fabric flowers with petite dimensional centers are interspersed with embroidered leaves, vines, and openwork detailing, creating a beautifully textured surface from every angle.

A narrow black velvet ribbon encircles the crown at the transition between the two tiers and forms a graceful bow at the front with slender trailing ends. The soft velvet provides a subtle contrast against the slightly lustrous floral textile work.

The interior is finished with a black grosgrain band and retains its original Pinehurst label, adding maker identification and collectibility to this striking mid-century piece.

An exceptionally elegant all-black vintage hat with wonderful sculptural form and intricate textile work—equally beautiful as collectible millinery or worn as a dramatic evening accessory.

Features
•Authentic vintage circa 1950s women's millinery
•Original Pinehurst label
•Black cocktail/evening hat
•Distinctive sculpted high-crown silhouette
•Tiered architectural construction
•Dimensional allover floral lace
•Layered fabric flower appliqués
•Embroidered leaf and vine detailing
•Openwork lace foundation
•Black velvet ribbon trim
•Velvet bow with long narrow tails
•Brimless close-fitting design
•Black grosgrain interior band

Perfect For
Vintage collectors, Pinehurst millinery collectors, 1950s fashion enthusiasts, cocktail parties, formal dinners, weddings, evening events, black-tie occasions, holiday parties, theater and film wardrobes, vintage photo shoots, Old Hollywood styling, sophisticated gothic fashion, or anyone looking for distinctive sculptural mid-century millinery.

Condition
Good vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with its age. The hat retains its distinctive structured silhouette and dimensional floral embellishment. Due to the delicate nature and age of the lace, appliqués, embroidery, and velvet ribbon, minor pulls, loose threads, surface wear, or small irregularities may be present. Original Pinehurst label remains inside. Please review all photographs closely as they form an important part of the condition description.

Tags
Pinehurst hat
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black cocktail hat
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black velvet bow
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mid century hat
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womens vintage hat

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Authentic vintage circa 1950s Pinehurst women's cocktail hat featuring an unusual tiered high-crown silhouette covered in dimensional black floral lace and appliqué. A narrow black velvet ribbon and graceful bow accent the sculptural crown, while the original Pinehurst label provides documented maker identification. A distinctive and highly decorative example of mid-century formal millinery.