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Spanish sailor hat

Designed by: Adolfo Sardiña, known as Adolfo (American (born in Cuba in 1933))
American
1962–65
Object Place: New York, USA

Medium/Technique Wool velour
Dimensions 54 cm (21 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Charles Townsend
Accession Number1979.499
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionBlack wool velour. Flat crown and wide straight brim. Grosgrain ribbon hatband decorated with jet studs, ends depend over brim at back. Grosgrain ribbon headband, elastic strap. Marked "Riviera, Finest Quality Velour, Body Made in Italy"; labeled "Adolfo Realites, New York, Paris." Worn by the donor.
ProvenanceDesigned by Adolf Sardinia (1933- ) active 1962-
CopyrightReproduced with permission.