Hat
ca. 1969 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This blue wool jersey hood could be worn with the tassels hanging down or tied together. The piece was designed by George Mallard, a London-based milliner who established his business in 1954 under his own name. In 1966 the company was renamed Malyard Hats.
Known for his innovative and fashionable hats, Mallard designed for both men and women and catered to the retail and wholesale trades. The company ceased trading in 1985 upon Mallard's retirement.
Known for his innovative and fashionable hats, Mallard designed for both men and women and catered to the retail and wholesale trades. The company ceased trading in 1985 upon Mallard's retirement.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Stitched jersey |
| Brief description | Hood of three strips of blue jersey, designed by George Malyard, England, ca. 1969 |
| Physical description | Hood of three strips of blue jersey attached to a cap-back of the same. Stitched together down to chin height, and then the jersey strips hanging loose. Three tassels attached to each end of the jersey. |
| Object history | Purchased. Registered File number 1985/485. |
| Summary | This blue wool jersey hood could be worn with the tassels hanging down or tied together. The piece was designed by George Mallard, a London-based milliner who established his business in 1954 under his own name. In 1966 the company was renamed Malyard Hats. Known for his innovative and fashionable hats, Mallard designed for both men and women and catered to the retail and wholesale trades. The company ceased trading in 1985 upon Mallard's retirement. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.347-1985 |
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| Record created | April 28, 2009 |
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