{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-union-made-black-velvet-hat-metallic-striped-sculptural-mid-century-womens-hat","title":"Vintage 1950s Union Made Black Velvet Hat | Metallic Striped Sculptural Mid Century Women's Hat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage 1950s Union Made Black Velvet Striped Sculptural Hat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking vintage Union Made hat dating to approximately the 1950s, featuring an architectural sculptural design in rich black velvet accented with narrow metallic striped ribbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hat has a structured, close-fitting crown surrounded by a dramatic asymmetrical rolled brim. Black velvet is beautifully contrasted with narrow woven stripes in silver, champagne and muted gold tones, arranged in sweeping diagonal and horizontal lines that emphasize the unusual construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wide black grosgrain ribbon encircles the crown, while the striped velvet treatment continues across the top and around the sculpted brim. The combination of texture, metallic accents and strong geometric lines gives this hat a sophisticated mid-century look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior construction and Union Made identification further support its vintage American millinery origins. An especially distinctive piece for a collector who appreciates unusual 1950s hat construction and dramatic silhouettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Era: Circa 1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Label: Union Made\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Style: Sculptural asymmetrical brim hat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Color: Black with silver, champagne and muted gold striping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Material: Black velvet with woven metallic striped accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Wide black grosgrain crown band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Dramatic rolled and sculpted brim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Decorative striped detailing across crown and brim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Structured close-fitting crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Architectural mid-century silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Union Made vintage construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Beautiful dimensional design from every angle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Vintage hat collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•1950s fashion enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Mid-century wardrobes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Cocktail and evening wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Holiday parties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Special occasions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Vintage photo shoots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Theater and costume collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Statement accessory collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. The velvet, ribbon detailing and structured shape present beautifully. Please review all photographs closely as they are part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage 1950s hat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1950s velvet hat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnion Made hat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack vintage hat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003estriped vintage hat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid century hat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003esculptural hat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecocktail hat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewomens vintage hat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003emetallic stripe hat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage velvet hat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eretro womens hat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecollectible hat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHashtags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#gingerandtonicvintage #vintagehatshop #vintagehat #1950shat #1950sfashion #unionmade #vintagemillinery #blackvelvethat #midcenturyfashion #vintagefashion #sculpturalhat #cocktailhat #vintageaccessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic circa 1950s Union Made women's hat featuring rich black velvet accented with silver, champagne and muted gold woven striping. The structured crown, wide grosgrain band and dramatic asymmetrical rolled brim create an architectural mid-century silhouette. An unusual and highly wearable example of American vintage millinery with beautiful dimensional construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ginger and Tonic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58597430526255,"sku":"585974305262_C3D6","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/0314\/6543\/files\/fleur_image_1790876564317.jpg?v=1790880543","url":"https:\/\/gingerandtonic.com\/products\/vintage-1950s-union-made-black-velvet-hat-metallic-striped-sculptural-mid-century-womens-hat","provider":"Ginger and Tonic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}