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Hat (bergère)
French
18th century
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Straw with straw appliqué
Dimensions
35.5 cm (14 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1833
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBergère or milkmaid's hat. Woven straw. Low flat crown and wide flat brim embroidered on top with twisted and flat straw in vegetative motifs, green silk artificial flowers on side of brim near crown. Green silk gauze brim bottom and crown lining decorated with green and pink silk cording and lavendar silk artificial flowers to one side. Blue-green grosgrain ribbon chin tie.