VTG 1940s 1950s Wide Brim Pheasant Feather and 49 similar items

Why you?ll love it: This spectacular mid-century statement hat channels pure Golden Age glamour. Handcrafted with lush natural pheasant feathers arranged in radiant concentric rings, it features two long dramatic tail feathers arcing across the crown. Velvet underbrim and interior ?ears? give a secure, comfortable fit ? one size fits most. It?s a stunning collectible piece that captures the elegance of late 1940s?1950s millinery craftsmanship. Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minimal age wear; a few tiny feather losses consistent with age, not distracting. Provenance Note: By Orbi et Orbi Custom Hats, Yokohama ? a boutique hatmaker known for fine millinery for military families and expats during the postwar era. This kind of high-quality feather work was often reserved for couture houses and custom orders. Style Aesthetics: ? Golden Age glamour ? Collector-level millinery craftsmanship ? Sustainably vintage ? natural feathers, no synthetic fast fashion Styling Tips: Channel classic 1940s femme fatale with a nipped-waist suit. Pair with a long velvet coat and gloves for a true Old Hollywood silhouette. Perfect for period film/theater costuming or editorial fashion shoots. Pop Culture Screen Style References: Evokes the lavish postwar glamour seen in Gilda, Mildred Pierce, and The Thin Man ? the kind of feathered statement millinery favored by silver screen icons of the 1940s and 1950s. Measurements: Width: 14" across Interior fit: One size fits most (velvet ear grips inside) Brim: medium-wide, structured Approx. Modern Fit: One size fits most ? interior velvet ear panels hold the hat in place without sizing tape. Fit Guide: Shown on a 22" display head form; comfortably fits standard adult head sizes. Materials: Natural pheasant feathers, velvet underbrim, grosgrain interior band. Sustainability Note: Sustainably vintage ? crafted from natural materials in the 1940s/50s, built to last. Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions seeking period-accurate looks. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, though we usually process same or next day; or if you're in a real big hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via USPS or UPS. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!