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Hat

1980s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fine woven grass hat with a wide brim, frayed around the edges, and with a crown deliberately frayed so that the entire top of the crown is unwoven.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven grass
Brief description
Woven grass hat, designed by Mitsuhiro Matsuda for Matsuda, Japan, 1980s
Physical description
Fine woven grass hat with a wide brim, frayed around the edges, and with a crown deliberately frayed so that the entire top of the crown is unwoven.
Dimensions
  • Across circle of brim width: 35cm
  • To highest point of intact crown height: 12cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
'MATSUDA / NICOLE TOKYO JAPAN / MADE IN JAPAN FABRIQUE AU JAPON' (Label on inner hatband)
Credit line
Given by the Bruce family, worn by Mrs David Bruce.
Production
Possibly customised by wearer?

Reason For Production: Retail
Collection
Accession number
T.264-1998

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Record createdMarch 7, 2007
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