AMAZING 1950s' OFF WHITE FABRIC CAP WITH BLACK FEATHER & VELOUR/PEARL TRIM

This is an amazing sample of the high fashion millinery creations of the elegant 1950s'! This asymmetrical cap is made of a stiff material covered in a beautiful off white colored honeycomb textured fabric. The cap is surrounded by very creative folds as shown in the photos, ending in a point at one side. The top of the cap is trimmed with black curly feathers, and the front has a velour covered wire made to look like a twig, ending two bulb shapes plus a pearl at each end. Throughout the 1950s, ladies wore hats daily as a part of their attire as was a pair of gloves. Post war 1940’s and 1950’s saw many women choosing not to wear hats on a regular basis. To preserve its market, the millinery industry set about creating variety and extravagance. Generally speaking hats remained small and close to the head. They were now touted as the essential accessory to complete the ensemble.