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Vintage 1950s Ivory Sequin & Bugle Bead Cocktail Hat – Sculptural Leaf Half Hat

Description

A spectacular vintage 1950s cocktail half hat covered in shimmering ivory sequins and metallic bugle beads arranged in an elaborate dimensional leaf design.

The hat is constructed over an ivory lace and net foundation, with overlapping sculptural leaves radiating across the crown. Each leaf is densely embellished with iridescent ivory sequins and outlined in slender silver-tone bugle beads, creating extraordinary texture and sparkle. The layered construction gives the hat an almost feathered appearance while remaining entirely decorative beadwork and lace.

An ivory satin decorative flourish rises from one side of the crown, adding an unexpected sculptural accent to the highly embellished design.

The close-fitting silhouette sits high on the head in classic mid-century cocktail hat fashion, making this an especially dramatic example of 1950s evening millinery. The open lace interior reveals the hand-worked construction and extensive stitching used to secure the embellishments.

A beautiful statement piece for a vintage bridal look, cocktail ensemble or serious mid-century millinery collection.

Features

•Era: Circa 1950s
•Style: Cocktail hat / half hat
•Color: Ivory / cream / silver
•Ivory lace and net foundation
•Dense iridescent sequin embellishment
•Silver-tone bugle bead detailing
•Layered dimensional leaf motif
•Radiating botanical design
•Ivory satin sculptural accent
•Structured close-fitting silhouette
•Open lace interior construction
•Extensive hand-applied embellishment
•Elegant mid-century evening design
•Unlabeled

Perfect For

•Vintage bridal styling
•1950s fashion collectors
•Vintage millinery collections
•Cocktail attire
•Wedding reception looks
•Old Hollywood styling
•Editorial photo shoots
•Holiday and evening wear
•Special occasions
•Statement accessory collectors

Condition

Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. The lace foundation and extensive sequin and bugle bead embellishment remain beautifully presented overall. There may be occasional loose threads, minor displacement or missing individual beads/sequins consistent with the age and hand-worked construction of the hat. The ivory materials show subtle age-related toning in areas. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition.

Tags

vintage sequin hat
1950s cocktail hat
vintage half hat
ivory vintage hat
beaded vintage hat
1950s evening hat
vintage bridal hat
bugle bead hat
ivory cocktail hat
vintage millinery
1950s fashion
bridal cocktail hat
collector hat

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Striking circa 1950s ivory cocktail half hat featuring a lace and net foundation densely embellished with iridescent ivory sequins and silver-tone bugle beads. Layered leaf-shaped motifs radiate across the sculptural crown, complemented by an ivory satin decorative flourish. A glamorous example of highly embellished mid-century evening millinery with exceptional texture and sparkle.