HAT, Early 1950's

CH1985.178

Large picture hat of fine black straw; wide brim, narrow at back; very low crown; swathed in pleated black cotton-synthetic fastened at back with a decorative knot and at the front sides with 2 bands of fabric set with plastic diamantes; crown extends down at back to hug head; no label.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1985.178
Accession Date: 11 Jun 1985
Credit: Mrs D. Marshall

Material

Straw/Plant0 - Whole
Cotton/Textile0 - Whole
Synthetic/Textile0 - Whole
Plastic/Synthetic/Polymer0 - Whole

Measurement

diameter335mm

 


 

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