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Woman's hat

Designed by: John P. John (American (born in Germany), 1906–1993)
Designed for: John Frederics (American (New York City))
American
about 1941
Object Place: New York, New York, United States

Medium/Technique Punched wool felt; silk grosgrain ribbon
Dimensions H :35.6 x W: 48.3 cm (14 x 19 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Elizabeth Lea
Accession Number2001.450
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionBrown wool felt hat with wide-arcing gathered brim of brown wool felt with circular cut-out design, edge stiffened with wire; brown grosgrain ribbon bow on crown. Label: "John Frederics New York / Made in America"
ProvenanceInherited from her mother by Elizabeth Lea, 1992; Gift to the MFA, 2001