Ladies Hat
ca. 1960 (designed)
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| Place of origin |
Ladies hat of plaited pale green straw braid, trimmed with a band of matching woven floral patterned silk, trimmed on one side with a black bobble.
It has a wide crown and a narrow, curving brim.
It is lined with grey tulle and has an elastic head stay.
It has a wide crown and a narrow, curving brim.
It is lined with grey tulle and has an elastic head stay.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Plaited straw, woven silk, elastic head stay, lined with grey tulle |
| Brief description | Ladies hat of plaited straw, designed by Paulette, Paris, ca. 1960 |
| Physical description | Ladies hat of plaited pale green straw braid, trimmed with a band of matching woven floral patterned silk, trimmed on one side with a black bobble. It has a wide crown and a narrow, curving brim. It is lined with grey tulle and has an elastic head stay. |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Paulette' (Machine woven label, in black and white, stitched inside) |
| Credit line | Given by Cecil Beaton |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.44-1977 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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