Not currently on display at the V&A

Hat

1919-22 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Deep-crowned silk hat with black velvet brim, the eau-de-nil silk crown covered with chenile and ribbon embroidery built up to create three-dimensional flowers.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
ribbon embroidery on silk, velvet
Brief description
Herman Tappé. Black velvet hat with coloured silk flowers covering the crown, New York, 1919-22.
Physical description
Deep-crowned silk hat with black velvet brim, the eau-de-nil silk crown covered with chenile and ribbon embroidery built up to create three-dimensional flowers.
Dimensions
  • Height: 15cm (Note: approximate)
  • Width: 44cm (Note: approximate)
  • Depth: 35cm (Note: approximate)
Credit line
Given by Virginia de Vaal
Collection
Accession number
T.95-2016

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Record createdApril 26, 2016
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