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Couture BillCunningham Leather Asymmetrical Black Soft TopHat 1950s
Couture BillCunningham Leather Asymmetrical Black Soft TopHat 1950s

Couture BillCunningham Leather Asymmetrical Black Soft TopHat 1950s

By Bill Cunningham

Located in Chicago, IL

Handmade by legendary New York Times fashion-scene photographer and prior mid-century couture milliner Bill J. Cunningham (1929-2016), this rare asymmetrical supple black leather hat...

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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: Collection of Bill Cunningham Gift of Antonio Lopez

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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

William J. is the "nom de chapeau" for Bill Cunningham the famously beloved photogrpaher of street style and high society events for the New York Times.

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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 William J, Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

Silk leaves in shades of rose pink and soft green are covered with silk chiffon in this chic hat designed by Bill Cunningham in the 1950's. Mr.

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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

Cunningham, (as was her niece) resulting in this large cache of hats found in Bucks County.

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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

Silk organza flowers, black velvet, point d'esprit veiling and a novelty silk faille fabric are all used to create this cocktail hat designed by Bill Cunningham before he became fam...

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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

Cunningham, (as was her niece) resulting in this large cache of hats found in Bucks County.

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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

Pleats make us think of Fortuny, Sybil Connolly and Issey Miyake. Well now you can add Bill Cunningham to that illlustrious list. This gorgeous hat is made from yards and yards and y...

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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 wired black velvet bow. It is quite a bit of fancy, and looks as if it could take fl...

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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 covered pillbox frame and it is coverd with four gorgeous peachy coral silk roses. T...

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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 platter shaped hat as well as the large raffia bow at the back of the hat. There is an ...

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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 gently over a tulle framework. The center of the hat is open, just a mesh screen of tul...

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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 a wide brim and a rounded crown. Variations in the color of the straw add interest...

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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 coming of Spring. It is such a whimsical construction of pale green straw ribbons. They ...

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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 narrow black lace. Starting at the crown it winds around and around, standing out f...

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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 velvet trimmed net base is smothered with leaves in several more shades of green. "G...

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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

This fabulous feather hat was made for Aunt Mittie to wear to a wedding in Carmel-by-the-Sea. She was the witness, and she was told that she could not look better than the bride, who...

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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 sewn in between the layers. The colors are soft and feminine in contrast to the st...

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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 ribbon band above the soft brim. The hat has a fabric covered button on top and a ...

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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

Blue grey wool plush is blocked to achieve this sophisticated shape. Pale blue satin ribbon is wired to form the oversized bow and the matching band. But the true beauty of this hat ...

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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 the U.N. She was asked about the headpiece and the creator on many occasions." Th...

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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 rigid tulle frame. It bears the William J label and it is in very good condition. ...

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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

Taupe wool felt is blocked to achieve this unusual and witty shape. The small brim is trimmed with a band and bow of the same fabric. The crown of the hat rises up and out from this ...

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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 black velvet crown is trimmed with exquisite curled feathers, framing the face perfectl...

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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 and a jeweled ornament. The bow is adorned with a gold toned and pearl encrusted flo...

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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 on a stiff black net form. The interior is finished with a black silk band and the...

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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; Length 9" Width 19"

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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

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

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