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Hat

c.1912 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Suede, trimmed with silk cord
Brief description
Suede hat with silk cord, designed by René, London, c.1912
Physical description
Lilac suede hat with a large flat round crown and a 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
T.127-1960 (Colourway)
Collection
Accession number
Circ.653-1964

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Record createdJanuary 3, 2008
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