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Woman's hat

Yves Saint Laurent (French (born in Algeria), 1936–2008)
Retailed by: Bonwit Teller and Co. (American, 1898–1990)
French
1960s

Medium/Technique Wool felt and silk twill
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 61 cm (5 x 24 in.)
Credit Line Gift from the Collection of Violet Manno Shumsky through her estate
Accession Number2008.150
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionBlack felt beret with an attached cream silk scarf. Labeled: "Yves Saint Laurent/ Paris-New York/ Bonwit Teller" Stamped: "Luxuria imported body made in Italy"
ProvenanceInherited by the donor, Edward Shumsky, from his mother, Violet Manno Shumsky on November 11, 2005; Gift to the MFA (Accession date: April 23, 2008)