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Woman's hat

Designed by: John P. John (American (born in Germany), 1906–1993)
Designed for: Mr. John (New York, NY, about 1948–1993)
Retailed by: The Gidding Company (American)
American
1945–59
Object Place: United States

Medium/Technique Twill weave straw and silk plain weave (taffeta)
Dimensions Overall: 40.6 x 20.3 cm (16 x 8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Stewart Shillito Maxwell, Jr. in memory of his mother Marilyn M. Maxwell
Accession Number2005.485
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionDark blue straw hat with pink and white lining. Labeled: "The Gidding Co./ Cincinnati"
ProvenanceGift from Marilyn M. Maxwell (donor's mother) December 25, 1987; 2005 Gift to MFA, September 21, 2005