Hat
late 1940s (made)
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This very stylish hat by the house of Caroline Reboux, would be worn with the brim sweeping out in front of the wearer's face. The pink and white feathers covering the hat contrast sharply with the dark brown feathers of the underbrim, which would have the effect of casting a mysterious shadow on the face of the wearer.
From the 1870s until the 1930s the label of Caroline Reboux (1837-1927) dominated Parisian millinery fashions. Caroline Reboux began her career as a penniless but talented young milliner. Her work was discovered and promoted by the fashionable Princess Metternich and in turn attracted the custom of the Empress Eugenie. In later years the House of Reboux was run by the milliner Lucienne Rabaté.
Reboux was known for her clean, simple style using fabrics such as satin, velvet and felt which were draped or cut with a minimum of added or fussy details. Feathers were a favourite embellishment. In the 1920s Reboux was highly regarded for her cloche style hats, which were often cut and formed on the client's head.
From the 1870s until the 1930s the label of Caroline Reboux (1837-1927) dominated Parisian millinery fashions. Caroline Reboux began her career as a penniless but talented young milliner. Her work was discovered and promoted by the fashionable Princess Metternich and in turn attracted the custom of the Empress Eugenie. In later years the House of Reboux was run by the milliner Lucienne Rabaté.
Reboux was known for her clean, simple style using fabrics such as satin, velvet and felt which were draped or cut with a minimum of added or fussy details. Feathers were a favourite embellishment. In the 1920s Reboux was highly regarded for her cloche style hats, which were often cut and formed on the client's head.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Feathers |
| Brief description | Hat with feathers, possibly designed by Lucienne Rabaté for Caroline Reboux, Paris, late 1940s. |
| Physical description | Pink and white feather hat. |
| Credit line | Given by Sybil, Marchioness of Cholmondeley |
| Summary | This very stylish hat by the house of Caroline Reboux, would be worn with the brim sweeping out in front of the wearer's face. The pink and white feathers covering the hat contrast sharply with the dark brown feathers of the underbrim, which would have the effect of casting a mysterious shadow on the face of the wearer. From the 1870s until the 1930s the label of Caroline Reboux (1837-1927) dominated Parisian millinery fashions. Caroline Reboux began her career as a penniless but talented young milliner. Her work was discovered and promoted by the fashionable Princess Metternich and in turn attracted the custom of the Empress Eugenie. In later years the House of Reboux was run by the milliner Lucienne Rabaté. Reboux was known for her clean, simple style using fabrics such as satin, velvet and felt which were draped or cut with a minimum of added or fussy details. Feathers were a favourite embellishment. In the 1920s Reboux was highly regarded for her cloche style hats, which were often cut and formed on the client's head. |
| Bibliographic reference | Fashion : An Anthology by Cecil Beaton. London : H.M.S.O., 1971 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.382-1974 |
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| Record created | September 7, 2007 |
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