{"product_id":"vintage-pillbox-hat-accessory","title":"Vintage Black Velvet Perch Hat | Rhinestone Floral Brooch \u0026 Grosgrain Bow | Calot Beret Style | 7\" | 1940s-1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA little black velvet hat with a lot of sparkle, ready to perch on top of your curls just as it did decades ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis petite mid-century \u003cstrong\u003eblack velvet perch hat\u003c\/strong\u003e, sometimes called a calot or pancake beret, has a flat, gently domed crown and a neatly rolled edge. Across the front, a crisp black grosgrain ribbon finishes in a tailored flat bow, topped with a silver-tone \u003cstrong\u003erhinestone brooch\u003c\/strong\u003e: an openwork floral spray of clear rhinestone flower clusters and leaves around one larger round stone. The brooch is attached to the hat and has riveted construction, with the settings riveted to the frame rather than cast in one piece. The darkened patina on the metal gives it the warm glow of true vintage costume jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall hats like this were made to sit on top of the head, tipped slightly forward, over the sculpted hairstyles of the 1940s and 1950s. Two velvet-covered wire grips inside help hold it in place, and a bobby pin or hat pin adds extra security. There is no maker's label, which is common for hats of the era. Based on its shape and construction, it dates to about the late 1940s to 1950s. Lovely for holiday parties, weddings, church, swing dancing or any vintage-inspired evening look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition. The velvet, ribbon bow and rhinestone brooch present beautifully from the outside. The inside shows signs of use and fading, and the velvet covering the two inner wire grips is worn and has faded to a brownish tone. The silver-tone metal of the brooch has a darkened patina from age. Please see all photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Velvet, with a grosgrain ribbon bow and an attached rhinestone and silver-tone metal brooch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: black with silver-tone metal and clear rhinestones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: perch hat \/ calot \/ pancake beret with velvet-covered wire hair grips inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrooch: attached floral spray brooch with riveted construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 7\" in diameter; one size, sits on top of the head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: mid-century, about late 1940s to 1950s (no label)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Good; interior wear and fading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe mannequin head and any styling props shown in photos are not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oddly Darling Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67818060873927,"sku":"C-0004","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7028\/5255\/files\/oddly-darling-vintage-black-velvet-pillbox-hat.jpg?v=1791162041","url":"https:\/\/www.oddlydarlingvintage.com\/products\/vintage-pillbox-hat-accessory","provider":"Oddly Darling Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}