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
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| 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
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.447-1974 |
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| Record created | October 23, 2007 |
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