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Dalston

Hat
2008 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The 'Dalston' baseball cap was created by London- based milliner Pier Atkinson and takes its name from the area of London known for its street fashions. The hat is made of three baseball caps piled up and off-set to give the impression of Mickey Mouse Ears. The caps are fake versions of the popular 'New Era' label caps, they were purchased in a market in Dalston.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleDalston (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Cotton and appliqué
Brief description
Hat, baseball cap, 'Dalston', designed by Piers Atkinson, London, 2008.
Physical description
Black baseball cap with front peak and two additional peaks stitched to either side of the crown of the hat.
Dimensions
  • Approx. height: 200mm
  • Approx depth: 240mm
  • Approx width: 240mm
Credit line
Given by Piers Atkinson
Production
Designed by Piers Atkinson
Summary
The 'Dalston' baseball cap was created by London- based milliner Pier Atkinson and takes its name from the area of London known for its street fashions. The hat is made of three baseball caps piled up and off-set to give the impression of Mickey Mouse Ears. The caps are fake versions of the popular 'New Era' label caps, they were purchased in a market in Dalston.
Collection
Accession number
T.193-2009

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Record createdFebruary 23, 2010
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