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Hat

1909 (made)
Artist/Maker
René (designer)
Place of origin
London (made)

Green-brown suede hat with a large flat round crown and flared brim. Trimmed with two bands of silk cord tied in an elaborate knot at one side.

Object details

Categories
Fashion
Accessories
Hats & Headwear
Textiles
Womenswear
Europeana Fashion Project
Object type
Hat
Materials and techniques
Suede, trimmed with silk cord
Suede
Silk Cord
Millinery
Brief description
Suede hat trimmed with silk cord, designed by René, Brighton, 1909
Physical description
Green-brown suede hat with a large flat round crown and flared brim. Trimmed with two bands of silk cord tied in an elaborate knot at one side.
Marks and inscriptions
'René [underlined] / 54, Hans Crescent / (Corner of Brompton Road) / London S.W. / and at King's Road, Brighton.' (Label inside)
Object history
Worn by Miss Heather Firbank
Associated object
CIRC.653-1964 (Colourway)
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.127-1960

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Record createdJanuary 3, 2008
Record URL
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