Exquisite 1880s Gilded Age Antique Purple Feathered Hat 。From the fabulous fifties comes this gorgeous purple sequin cocktail hat. The sequin work is exceptional . The shape of the hat is asymmetrical, and features 2 purple feather sprays. The inside of the hat is lined with a shiny blue fabric, and the edges of the hat are also in a coordinating blue. Simply fabulous!! Daytime hats were de rigueur for women in the 1930s, 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. There is no designer label, indicating it was a custom-made creation. 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, flowers & veils are fragile, given their age. Mannequin not for sale.