hat


hat

Summary

Black velvet and feathers, lined with black plain weave silk. Brimless shape, velvet draped over hemispherical wire framework. Centre front trimmed with tinsel and sequin motif in 4 wing shapes, black and peacock blue and spray of osprey feathers, 3 black ostrich feathers at back. Black satin bow at centre back, trimmings held on with 3 small brooches covered with facetted black glass.


Object Name

hat

Date Created

1898-1900

Dimensions

Circumference (brim): 81.3cm
Front to back:

accession number

1947.4416

Place of creation

Brighton

Medium

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