1850s Victorian HAT STYLE ~ Purple Velvet Brim W/pink Satin 。What an amazing millinery creation from the fabulous fifties! This cocktail hat consists of a cap with 4 pointy downward edges. The structure is semi rigid, meaning that it can adjust to multipole head sizes. The top is adorned with intricately placed purple/blue iridescent sequins, creating a very beautiful pattern. The edges feature a purple velvety narrow band. The inside is covered in purple shiny fabric. At one side there are sprays of matching color feathers with stiff tiny fabric \"flowers\" with a rhinestone in the middle. There is also a small \"bee\" shaped brooch with a purple jewel as the bee\'s body. An elastic band is attached to the inside of the hat to help keep it in place. 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. Label: WILSHIRE Please note that this is 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. Mannequin not for sale.