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Woman's hat
John P. John (American (born in Germany), 1906–1993)
Designed for: Mr. John (New York, NY, about 1948–1993)
Retailed by: The French Room, Marshall Field & Co. (American)
Designed for: Mr. John (New York, NY, about 1948–1993)
Retailed by: The French Room, Marshall Field & Co. (American)
American
1945–55
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Silk or synthetic silk plain weave (taffeta) with metallic thread, possibly lurex, nylon net, and twill weave
Dimensions
Overall: 5.1 x 17.8 cm (2 x 7 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Stewart Shillito Maxwell, Jr. in memory of his mother Marilyn M. Maxwell
Accession Number2005.484
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPink hat with navy veil and red polka dots and two brass pins with rhinestones. Labeled: "Mr. John" Labeled: "The French Room/ Marshall Field & Co."
ProvenanceGift from Marilyn M. Maxwell (donor's mother) December 25, 1987; 2005 Gift to MFA, September 21, 2005