Rare Vintage Josephine Tripoli NYC Custom Millinery Black Damask Lined Beret
Vintage 1940s-50s Josephine Tripoli New York Black Wool Tie-Back Beret Hat
$120.00
Mid-Century 1940s-1950s Josephine Tripoli Custom Black Wool Beret Hat - Floral Satin Lining
Step back into the golden age of Manhattan high fashion with this exquisite mid-century custom millinery piece.
Crafted by renowned New York City couture milliner Josephine Tripoli-Davi, this sophisticated black structured beret was custom-made at her historic atelier at 237 East 59th Street. Embodying the tailored elegance of late 1940s and 1950s "New Look" fashion, this hat features a beautiful woven-texture wool body accented by a feminine, sculptural tie-back detail designed to be worn at a stylish tilt.
The interior is just as breathtaking as the exterior, featuring a luxury, deeply embossed black floral damask/brocade satin lining—a true hallmark of mid-century luxury craftsmanship before plain synthetic linings became the commercial norm. The iconic woven cream label remains cleanly stitched and perfectly legible inside the crown.
Whether you are a serious vintage collector looking for a museum-quality display piece or a modern wardrobe stylist seeking a striking dark-academia statement accessory, this rare couture hat is structurally magnificent and ready to turn heads.
Item Details
Circa Late 1940s to Mid-1950s
Designer/Milliner: Josephine Tripoli Millinery (Custom Made)
Atelier Address: 237 E. 59th St, New York
Color: Jet Black
Material: Fine Quality Wool Felt, Silk/Satin Damask Lining
Style: Structured Tie-Back Beret / Tilt Hat
Dimensions: Approx. 4” H x 10” L x 11” W
Weight: Approx. 3.2 oz.
Condition
Overall: In great vintage condition, structurally sound, and fully ready for immediate wear, styling, or historical collection display.
Exterior: The black felted wool retains its deep, rich color with absolutely no color fading. The distinct woven-texture pattern is completely intact with no breaks, holes, pulls, or rips.
Interior: The inner maker's label is legibly present. The luxury floral damask lining is securely attached with little to no shattering or staining.
Vintage Wear: Shows only minor, expected vintage wear along the inner edge of the interior rim consistent with gentle handling over the last 70 years.
Shipping Note: This MCM Item will be packaged with extreme care in a single box with heavy cushioning to ensure safe transit. Please examine all photos closely before purchasing!
