Hat
1939-1940 (made)
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Hat consisting of a stiffened bandeau covered in artificial violets and purple velvet. It has a percher secured with a band and bow of velvet.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Stiffened bandeau covered in velvet and artificial flowers |
| Brief description | Hat of velvet with artificial flowers, retailed by Harrods, France, 1939-1940. |
| Physical description | Hat consisting of a stiffened bandeau covered in artificial violets and purple velvet. It has a percher secured with a band and bow of velvet. |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Josephine Reed |
| Object history | This hat was worn by Mrs Josephine Reed for her marriage in March 1940. She bought it from Harrod's as a Paris hat, where it cost five pounds and five shillings. The reception was held at Grosvenor House in London. She later wore the hat to the wedding of her daughter in December 1968. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.20-1973 |
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| Record created | June 19, 2009 |
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