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Vintage Black Velvet Fascinator with Berry Accents & Net Veil Late 1930s–1940s Cocktail Headpiece A striking vintage fascinator headpiece dating to the late 1930s–1940s. This sculptural piece features layered black velvet millinery leaves adorned with vivid faux berry clusters in shades of red and coral, finished with soft black netting for dramatic texture and movement. Designed to perch lightly on the head, this fascinator was intended to be worn with styled hair and secured with clips or pins. It embodies the elegant restraint and creative detail of wartime-era millinery, when accessories made a statement without excess. Details Era: Late 1930s–1940s Style: Fascinator / cocktail headpiece Materials: Velvet, netting, faux berries Color: Black with red/coral accents Construction: Lightweight, sculptural design Fit: One size; designed to attach to hair Condition: Very good vintage condition. Netting intact with light age-appropriate softness. Velvet retains rich texture and shape. Styling Notes: Perfect for vintage-inspired formalwear, holiday events, theater outings, or collectors of classic millinery. Beautiful paired with structured coats, tailored dresses, or 1940s silhouettes. Era Notes (Important for Buyers) The combination of: black velvet, berry sprays, sculptural leaf forms, and loose netting is especially consistent with late 1930s into wartime 1940s, when hats became smaller but more expressive due to material rationing. This is the kind of piece worn to: cocktails theater holiday events formal daytime occasions