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Woman's hat
Designed by: Elsa Schiaparelli (Italian (active in France), 1890–1973)
French
about 1960
Place of Manufacture: Italy
Medium/Technique
Silk satin ribbon, plastic knit, net lining
Dimensions
Diameter: 546.1 mm (21 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Lucille Spagnuolo and Fran Martuscello in memory of Mary Martuscello
Accession Number2006.2162
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionRound, bubble-shaped hat decorated with black satin ribbon pulled through a black knitted web to form raised loops, attached to a black net foundation. Two labels: "Schiaparelli, Paris" and "Made in Italy".
ProvenancePurchased and worn by donor's mother, Mary Martuscello. Inherited by Lucille Spagnuolo. GIft to MFA January 24, 2007.