Advanced Search 
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)
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
Plaited straw and silk grosgrain
Dimensions
Overall: 27.9 cm (11 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Stewart Shillito Maxwell, Jr. in memory of his mother Marilyn M. Maxwell
Accession Number2005.489
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionNatural straw brimmed hat with black grosgrain ribbon on crown towards the base. Labeled: "Mr. John" Labeled: "The Gidding Co./ Cincinnati"
ProvenanceGift from Marilyn M. Maxwell (donor's mother) December 25, 1987; 2005 Gift to MFA, September 21, 2005