Vintage 1960s Mustard Ochre Brown Feather Cocktail Hat – Pillbox Percher

An eye-catching original vintage cocktail hat dating from approximately the 1960s, featuring a sculptural rounded silhouette covered in beautifully patterned feathers in shades of mustard yellow, golden ochre and rich brown.

The layered feathers create a wonderfully textured surface, with swirling patterns of warm autumnal colours giving the hat an almost brocade-like appearance.

Designed to sit high on the head in a classic pillbox or percher style, this distinctive piece captures the expressive millinery fashions of the 1960s.

The combination of its rich mustard and brown colouring, sculptural shape and unusual feather arrangement makes it a lovely accessory for vintage occasions or a collection of original mid-century millinery.

Details

• Era: Circa 1960s
• Style: Cocktail hat / pillbox / percher
• Colour: Mustard yellow, golden ochre and rich brown
• Material: Decorative feather covering over a structured base
• Rounded sculptural silhouette
• Layered patterned feathers
• Close-fitting, perched design
• Original vintage millinery

Measurements

Internal circumference: To be confirmed

Please check the internal measurement carefully before purchasing. Cocktail and percher hats were often designed to sit higher on the head rather than fit like a conventional brimmed hat.

Condition

Fair to good vintage condition, with visible age-related wear.

There are some loose feathers and areas of feather loss, particularly around the edges, leaving small gaps in the covering. Despite these flaws, the hat retains its overall shape and much of its decorative feather finish.

It may benefit from careful specialist attention or could be enjoyed as an original vintage display accessory in its current condition.

Please study all photographs carefully, particularly the edges and feather covering, as these form part of the description.

Perfect for

1960s fashion, vintage millinery collections, retro weddings, race-day styling, period costume, theatrical wardrobes, editorial photography and collectors of original feather hats.