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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)
Designed for: Mr. John (New York, NY, about 1948–1993)
American
1950–59
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Velvet, machine made lace, and possibly lurex with metallic threads
Dimensions
Overall: 22.9 x 34.3 cm (9 x 13 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Stewart Shillito Maxwell, Jr. in memory of his mother Marilyn M. Maxwell
Accession Number2005.515
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack velvet hat with lace and synthetic lining with metallic threads. Labeled: "Mr. John"
ProvenanceGift from Marilyn M. Maxwell (donor's mother) December 25, 1987; 2005 Gift to MFA, September 21, 2005