Hat
1940s (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Lady's hat made of fine black straw. Basically a small bonnet designed to fit on the back of the head with an upright brim at the front which is continued at the back where it folds flat against the head. Finished with a black silk ribbon with a large bow brought forward on the right-hand side. Attached is a bead elastic loop for keeping the hat on.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Straw, woven silk ribbon and bead elastic loop |
| Brief description | Lady's hat made of fine black straw, made by Alice Camus, 1940s, London |
| Physical description | Lady's hat made of fine black straw. Basically a small bonnet designed to fit on the back of the head with an upright brim at the front which is continued at the back where it folds flat against the head. Finished with a black silk ribbon with a large bow brought forward on the right-hand side. Attached is a bead elastic loop for keeping the hat on. |
| Marks and inscriptions | (Maker's label is stuck on the inside of the headband.) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs P Pepper |
| Object history | Registered File number 1983/1640. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.34:1, 2-1985 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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