Hat and Hat Pins
1950s (made)
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Hats were considered an essential fashion accessory in the 1950s. The two main styles during this time were small skull-caps, or wide 'saucer' hats. A hat such as this would be suitable for a cocktail party or dinner.
This hat was designed by the Danish-born Aage Thaarup (1906–1987), who moved to London in the 1930s. Thaarup was one of the most successful milliners of his age, and also designed for the Queen.
This hat was designed by the Danish-born Aage Thaarup (1906–1987), who moved to London in the 1930s. Thaarup was one of the most successful milliners of his age, and also designed for the Queen.
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Velvet |
| Brief description | Pink velvet hat with velvet bows, 1950s, Thaarup |
| Physical description | Pink velvet hat with two hat pins. |
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| Gallery label | Hats were regarded as the finishing touch to an outfit. A wide choice was available, from large picture hats to tiny, feathered creations that perched on the head, secured only with a hat pin. [34 words]
Pink velvet
Aage Thaarup (1906-87)
London
1950s
Given by Mrs Blair Cook
V&A: T.255-1985(22/09/2007) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs B. Church |
| Object history | This hat was worn by Mrs Blair Cook, one of Thaarup's best customers. It was given by Mrs Cook's sister. Mr Thaarup personally went through Mrs Cook's collection with curator Valerie Mendes. |
| Summary | Hats were considered an essential fashion accessory in the 1950s. The two main styles during this time were small skull-caps, or wide 'saucer' hats. A hat such as this would be suitable for a cocktail party or dinner. This hat was designed by the Danish-born Aage Thaarup (1906–1987), who moved to London in the 1930s. Thaarup was one of the most successful milliners of his age, and also designed for the Queen. |
| Bibliographic reference | Wilcox, C., ed., The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947-57. London: V&A Publications, 2007, pl.2.12
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| Accession number | T.255 to B-1985 |
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| Record created | January 29, 2008 |
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