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Woman's hat
Fabric by: H. R. Mallinson and Company (American, 1915–1936)
Fabric designed by: Walter Mitschke (American (born in Germany), 1886–1972)
Fabric designed by: Walter Mitschke (American (born in Germany), 1886–1972)
American
1929
Medium/Technique
Printed silk crepe; chain stitch quilting, silk ribbon trim, brown silk lining.
Dimensions
about 11 inches
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by Susan Esco Chandler and Carol Shasha Green
Accession Number2019.1946
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's 1920s quilted cloche hat, made with Mallinson "Trail of the Forty-Niners" printed silk, designed by Walter Mitschke. Blue grosgrain ribbon trim.
ProvenanceOctober 2017, sold at auction, state of New York, to Cora Ginsburg LLC, New York, NY; 2019, sold by Cora Ginsburg LLC to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 25, 2019)