Not currently on display at the V&A

Hat

ca. 1950 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Black velvet 'cloche' style, designed to fit close to the head. Trimmed at the brim with densely layered short white fethers and a light-blue grosgrain ribbon secured by ad blue, white and gold hatpint. Accented by an additional hat pit with a black velvet head.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
velvet, feathers, ribbon
Brief description
F, black velvet trimmed with white feathers and a blue grosgrain ribbon, 1950 ca British.
Physical description
Black velvet 'cloche' style, designed to fit close to the head. Trimmed at the brim with densely layered short white fethers and a light-blue grosgrain ribbon secured by ad blue, white and gold hatpint. Accented by an additional hat pit with a black velvet head.
Dimensions
  • Height: 18cm
  • Width: 24cm
Marks and inscriptions
f.m. (Retailer's identification)
Credit line
Given by Mr. P.H.S. Wettern
Collection
Accession number
T.840-2000

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Record createdNovember 19, 2001
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