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Hat

1970s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

'Mignon' straw hat of fine blue straw, in 'sailor hat' style. The under brim is decorated with broad strips of blue ruched straw.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Straw
Brief description
'Mignon' hat of fine straw, Christian Dior, France, 1970s
Physical description
'Mignon' straw hat of fine blue straw, in 'sailor hat' style. The under brim is decorated with broad strips of blue ruched straw.
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'C B 1900 MIGNON' (On a shop ticket pinned next to the inside hat band)
  • (Couturier's label stitched to the inside hat band)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Dame Rebecca West
Collection
Accession number
T.280-1984

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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