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Woman's hat

Designed by: Adolfo Sardiña, known as Adolfo (American (born in Cuba in 1933))
Retailed by: Filenes Department Store, Boston (American, founded 1911)
American
about 1968
Object Place: New York, New York, United States

Medium/Technique Cotton velveteen
Dimensions Other (outer circumference): 116.8 cm (46 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Susan Ward
Accession Number2004.503
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionWoman's hat with quilted white velveteen brim and crown of patchwork design in quilted white, turquoise, gold, and chocolate brown velveteen; chocolate brown satin bow at back; lined with black taffeta and black grosgrain ribbon headband. Labeled: "Adolfo, New York, Paris" and "French Shops, Filene's Boston"
ProvenancePurchased through internet auction, 2004; Gift to the MFA, June 23, 2004
CopyrightReproduced with permission.