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Ladies Hat

1938-1939 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Ladies hat of shiny, black plaited straw with a band and matching facing of grosgrain ribbon.

It has a low crown and a wide brim. An inner ribbon band adjusts to fit the head.

The front is trimmed with black net, which hangs down for form a small veil.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Plaited straw, grosgrain ribbon, net
Brief description
Ladies hat of plaited straw, manufactured by Bergdorf Goodman, United States, 1938-1339
Physical description
Ladies hat of shiny, black plaited straw with a band and matching facing of grosgrain ribbon.

It has a low crown and a wide brim. An inner ribbon band adjusts to fit the head.

The front is trimmed with black net, which hangs down for form a small veil.
Marks and inscriptions
'Made to Order Hat Bergdorf Goodman 5th Avenue at 58th St.' (Machine woven label, in gold on black, stitched inside the hat band)
Credit line
Given by Cecil Beaton
Collection
Accession number
T.48-1977

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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