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Woman's hat
Designed by: John P. John (American (born in Germany), 1906–1993)
Designed for: Mr. John (New York, NY, about 1948–1993)
Retailed by: The French Room, Marshall Field & Co. (American)
Designed for: Mr. John (New York, NY, about 1948–1993)
Retailed by: The French Room, Marshall Field & Co. (American)
American
1950–59
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Straw plain weave, velvet, nylon net, grosgrain ribbon, and plastic
Dimensions
Other (diameter): 25.4 cm (10 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Stewart Shillito Maxwell, Jr. in memory of his mother Marilyn M. Maxwell
Accession Number2005.517
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionNatural straw hat with black velvet lining, multi-colored flowers, net veil, and attached hat pin. Labeled: "Mr. John" Labeled: "The French Room/ Marshall Field & Co"
ProvenanceGift from Marilyn M. Maxwell (donor's mother) December 25, 1987; 2005 Gift to MFA, September 21, 2005