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Hat

1947 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Large green felt beret cut from two pieces, the circular top and a band attached round it to give the necessary depth. The bottom edge is stiffened with a band of straw covered with grosgrain and trimmed with a length of brown mink. There is a lining of net.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Felt, straw covered with grosgrain, mink, lined with net
Brief description
Felt beret trimmed with mink, designed by Madame Vernier, London, 1947.
Physical description
Large green felt beret cut from two pieces, the circular top and a band attached round it to give the necessary depth. The bottom edge is stiffened with a band of straw covered with grosgrain and trimmed with a length of brown mink. There is a lining of net.
Marks and inscriptions
The back of the hat-band has a label woven in red on white 'Vernier / London W1'
Credit line
Given by Madame Vernier
Object history
Worn by HRH Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent and given by Madame Vernier through Cecil Beaton
Bibliographic reference
Fashion : An Anthology by Cecil Beaton. London : H.M.S.O., 1971 420
Collection
Accession number
T.447-1974

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Record createdOctober 23, 2007
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