Hat
ca. 1951 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Oval shape hat formed by natural coloured sparterie a single layer forms the very low dome of the crown and a double layer the broad brim. The shape is covered with two pieces of black plush. The top piece covers the crown and main area of brim and a second piece forms a one inch brim edge and then turns under to cover the underbrim terminating in a petersham ribbon headband. The hat is secured on the head by a tubular elastic strap.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Plush and elastic strap |
| Brief description | Plush hat, Christian Dior, France, ca. 1951 |
| Physical description | Oval shape hat formed by natural coloured sparterie a single layer forms the very low dome of the crown and a double layer the broad brim. The shape is covered with two pieces of black plush. The top piece covers the crown and main area of brim and a second piece forms a one inch brim edge and then turns under to cover the underbrim terminating in a petersham ribbon headband. The hat is secured on the head by a tubular elastic strap. |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Christian Dior PARIS MADE IN FRANCE' (Woven black on white label on the petersham ribbon) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.117-1980 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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