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Woman's hat
Designed by: Hattie Carnegie (American (born in Austria), 1889–1956)
Retailed by: Filenes Department Store, Boston (American, founded 1911)
Retailed by: Filenes Department Store, Boston (American, founded 1911)
American
1950–59
Medium/Technique
Fur felt, silk satin ribbon, grosgrain ribbon, elastic, plastic combs
Dimensions
Overall (height x diameter): 7.6 x 21.6 cm (3 x 8 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Susan Ward in memory of Filene's
Accession Number2007.304
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSmall hat of brown fur felt, pleated across center, with pleated ornament of brown satin ribbon at right side, extending below edge; grosgrain ribbon band and stay, elastic loops holding plastic hair combs. Inside of crown stamped: "Midi / Imported Velour Body / Made in France." Two labels: "Hattie Carnegie" and "The French Shops / Filene's Boston"
ProvenancePurchased by internet auction, about 2005; Gift to the MFA, March 21 2007