Hat
1947 (made)
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Black suede cap with black osprey plumes.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Suede and osprey plumes |
Brief description | Suede hat with osprey feathers, designed by Lucienne Rabaté for Caroline Reboux, Paris, 1947 |
Physical description | Black suede cap with black osprey plumes. |
Production type | Haute couture |
Gallery label | Cocktail dress (robe de cocktail)
Mme Grès (1903-93)
Paris
About 1955
This chic dress mimics the fashion for cocktail hats, which were often made of decorated silk and tulle and included asymmetric elements. [22 words]
Spotted net with gathered side drape
Given by Mrs Leo D'Erlanger TBC
V&A: T.245&A-1974
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Hat
Caroline Reboux, Paris
1947
Given by Mrs Frank Wooster
V&A: T.381-1974(22/09/2007-06/01/2008) |
Credit line | Given by Mrs Frank Wooster |
Object history | Worn and given by Mrs Frank Wooster through Cecil Beaton |
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Accession number | T.381-1974 |
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Record created | October 23, 2007 |
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