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Girl's Cloche Hat

about 1925-1930 (made)

Girl's cloche hat of plaited straw, half-lined with white muslin. At
a later date, the hat brim has been lined with poppy-coloured chiffon,
and the half-lining covered with black cotton. The trimmimgs have
been removed, probably in preparation for new ones.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Straw
Brief description
Girl's cloche hat; British, about 1925-30
Physical description
Girl's cloche hat of plaited straw, half-lined with white muslin. At
a later date, the hat brim has been lined with poppy-coloured chiffon,
and the half-lining covered with black cotton. The trimmimgs have
been removed, probably in preparation for new ones.
DimensionsWidth 2: Circmf 56 cm
Credit line
Given by Eileen A. Brock
Object history
References:


Worn by the donor, Eileen Brock (b.1915)
Production
Britain
Collection
Accession number
B.654-1993

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Record createdApril 19, 2000
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