Not currently on display at the V&A

Hat

ca. 1917 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Black velvet hat with a wide brim and soft crown. Trimmed with black-dyed Raggiana bird of paradise feathers.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Velvet, trimmed with feathers
Brief description
Velvet hat trimmed with feathers, England, c.1917
Physical description
Black velvet hat with a wide brim and soft crown. Trimmed with black-dyed Raggiana bird of paradise feathers.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 35cm (Note: Maximum diameter of hat brim, not including feathers. )
  • Diameter: 50cm (Note: Maximum diameter of hat, including feathers. )
  • Height: 10.5cm
Object history
Worn by Miss Heather Firbank
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.654-1964

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Record createdMay 9, 2008
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