Feather Cocktail 1950s Vintage Hats for Women for sale | eBay。This is a beautiful cocktail hat from the fashionable 1950s\'! The semi rigid structure has side \"wings\" that adapt to multiple head sizes. It is covered on top with \"shaggy\" navy feathers plus an intricate pattern of lighter blue and gray feathers on the flat top. The edges are covered in navy velour. and the inside of the hat is covered in navy lace. This hat is a standout! Daytime hats were de rigueur for women in the 1930s- 1950s’, except for more formal late afternoon events (art openings, cocktail parties, tea dances etc.) when a daytime hat just did not work with a cocktail dress. When Hollywood costume designers Elsa Schiaparelli and Mr. John paired a new, smaller hat with cocktail dresses in several movies, women of fashion around the world eagerly followed suit. Cocktail hats reached the height of their popularity during the 1950s. Label: THE NEW UTICA - DES MOINES Please keep in mind that you are buying a vintage hat, not new nor perfect! This is an authentic piece of fashion history! This hat is in wonderful vintage condition & has been lovingly preserved among over 1300 vintage hats we have collected for 40+ years. Feathers, straw, furs, flowers & veils are fragile, given their age. Mannequin not for sale.