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Bill Cunningham Hat

CoutureBillCunningham BlackLeather Asymmetrical SoftTopHat, MidCentury
CoutureBillCunningham BlackLeather Asymmetrical SoftTopHat, MidCentury

CoutureBillCunningham BlackLeather Asymmetrical SoftTopHat, MidCentury

By Bill Cunningham

Located in Chicago, IL

Bill J. Cunningham (1929-2016), this rare asymmetrical supple black leather hat features a collapsible

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1950s American Hats

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Veiled Hat - Drawn for Bill Cunningham

Veiled Hat - Drawn for Bill Cunningham

By Antonio Lopez

Located in Brooklyn, NY

NOTES: Drawn for Bill Cunningham William J ( Bill Cunninghams’ Millinery label) PROVENANCE

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1960s Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Paper

Bill Cunningham as William J.
Bill Cunningham as William J.

Bill Cunningham as William J.

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

in NYC for the Costume Institute collection. William J. is the "nom de chapeau" for Bill Cunningham

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1940s American Hats

Rare Bill Cunningham " Willam J " Hat
Rare Bill Cunningham " Willam J " Hat

Rare Bill Cunningham " Willam J " Hat

By Bill Cunningham, William J

Located in New Hope, PA

designed by Bill Cunningham in the 1950's. Mr. Cunningham is best known for his New York Times column of

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1950s American Hats

Bill Cunningham William J. Bright Green Wool Felt Hat with Fringe
Bill Cunningham William J. Bright Green Wool Felt Hat with Fringe

Bill Cunningham William J. Bright Green Wool Felt Hat with Fringe

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

the Costume Institute collection. William J. is the "nom de chapeau" for Bill Cunningham the late

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Mid-20th Century American Hats

Bill Cunningham William J Veiled Cocktail Hat
Bill Cunningham William J Veiled Cocktail Hat

Bill Cunningham William J Veiled Cocktail Hat

By Bill Cunningham, William J

Located in New Hope, PA

all used to create this cocktail hat designed by Bill Cunningham before he became famous as a New York

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1950s American Hats

Bill Cunningham William J. Maribou Trimmed Veil
Bill Cunningham William J. Maribou Trimmed Veil

Bill Cunningham William J. Maribou Trimmed Veil

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

the Costume Institute collection. William J. is the "nom de chapeau" for Bill Cunningham the late

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Mid-20th Century American Hats

Pleated Tulle Hat
Pleated Tulle Hat

Pleated Tulle Hat

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

Cunningham to that illlustrious list. This gorgeous hat is made from yards and yards and yards of finely

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1950s American Hats

Velvet Cocktail Hat
Velvet Cocktail Hat

Velvet Cocktail Hat

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

This chic cocktail hat is a real attention getter. A very small black hat is adorned with a large

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1950s American Hats

Cabbage Rose Hat
Cabbage Rose Hat

Cabbage Rose Hat

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

Nothing says Spring quite like a hat covered in big silk cabbage roses. This hat has a peach silk

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1950s American Hats

Raffia Picture Hat
Raffia Picture Hat

Raffia Picture Hat

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

This large brimmed hat is made from lacquered blue raffia straw. It is woven to create the big

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1950s American Hats

Fanciful Feather Hat
Fanciful Feather Hat

Fanciful Feather Hat

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

Sophisticated and elegent, this flattering feather hat has great movement. The feathers curve

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1950s American Hats

Blue Raffia Hat
Blue Raffia Hat

Blue Raffia Hat

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

Raffia in a gorgeous shade of blue covers this entire hat! A frame of stiff blue net is shaped with

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1950s American Hats

Raffia Ribbon Hat
Raffia Ribbon Hat

Raffia Ribbon Hat

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

Aunt Mittie thought this green woven raffia hat looked like a basket of ribbons anouncing the

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1950s American Hats

Lace Covered Hat
Lace Covered Hat

Lace Covered Hat

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

This charming little hat has a stiff tulle base that is completely covered with yards and yards of

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1950s American Hats

Floral Cocktail Hat
Floral Cocktail Hat

Floral Cocktail Hat

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

A wonderful bit of whimsy, wearing this charming hat will surely put you in a great mood. A green

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1950s American Hats

The Best Feather Hat
The Best Feather Hat

The Best Feather Hat

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

. "Blame it on Bill" she said. This hat is stunning, a narrow circle of cream silk, with an open crown

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1950s American Hats

Floppy Striped Velvet Hat
Floppy Striped Velvet Hat

Floppy Striped Velvet Hat

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

A charming little hat, this one is made from a striped black velvet and trimmed with a black velvet

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1950s American Hats

Silk Chiffon Leaf Hat
Silk Chiffon Leaf Hat

Silk Chiffon Leaf Hat

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

An amazingly original design, this hat is made from several layers of silk chiffon with silk leaves

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1950s American Hats

Blue Wool Plush Hat
Blue Wool Plush Hat

Blue Wool Plush Hat

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

wired to form the oversized bow and the matching band. But the true beauty of this hat resereved for you

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1950s American Hats

Star Shaped Cocktail Hat
Star Shaped Cocktail Hat

Star Shaped Cocktail Hat

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

" The black star cocktail hat with crystals was made for Aunt Mittie to wear to an embassy party at

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1950s American Hats

Petal and Tulle Hat
Petal and Tulle Hat

Petal and Tulle Hat

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

This eye catching hat is made form black silk petals with a crown of black tulle, all attached to a

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1950s American Hats

Taupe Wool Felt Hat
Taupe Wool Felt Hat

Taupe Wool Felt Hat

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

a band and bow of the same fabric. The crown of the hat rises up and out from this band. It can be

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1950s American Hats

Velvet and Feather Cocktail Hat
Velvet and Feather Cocktail Hat

Velvet and Feather Cocktail Hat

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

Cocktails anyone? Drinks are definitely in order when you are wearing this amazing hat! A flat

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1950s American Hats

Chinchilla Pillbox
Chinchilla Pillbox

Chinchilla Pillbox

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

A diminutive hat, perfect for a cocktail party, this lovely chinchilla hat has a gold velvet bow

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1950s American Hats

Woven Raffia Cloche
Woven Raffia Cloche

Woven Raffia Cloche

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

Reminiscent of a 1920's cloche this unusual hat is made from a lattice work of black raffia ribbons

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1950s American Hats

Cellophane Straw Bow
Cellophane Straw Bow

Cellophane Straw Bow

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

An oversized glossy black cellophane straw bow might be all the hat you need! Measurements

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1950s American Hats

Moire Taffeta Bow
Moire Taffeta Bow

Moire Taffeta Bow

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

Simple and chic, this large brown moire tafftea bow is anchored by a large comb. It is in pristine condition. Measurements; Height 9" Width 13"

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1950s American Hats

Raffia Earmuffs
Raffia Earmuffs

Raffia Earmuffs

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

The raffia earmuffs were one of Aunt Mittie's winter favorites as they were actually quite warm. When she wore these she was always asked if she was related to Mickey Mouse and she...

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1950s American Hats

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