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.
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
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| 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 created | June 24, 2009 |
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