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Woman's hat
Designed by: Hattie Carnegie (American (born in Austria), 1889–1956)
Retailed by: Filenes Department Store, Boston (American, founded 1911)
Retailed by: Filenes Department Store, Boston (American, founded 1911)
American
1950–60
Medium/Technique
Pieced fur felt, grosgrain ribbon, elastic, plastic combs
Dimensions
Overall (height x diameter): 11.4 x 22.9 cm (4 1/2 x 9 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Susan Ward in memory of Filene's
Accession Number2007.305
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCone-shaped hat of pieced gray fur felt; six radiating wedge shapes have been cut out and turned inside out, contrasting the smooth and napped sides of the felt.
Grosgrain ribbon band, elastic loops holding plastic hair combs. Two labels: "Hattie Carnegie" and "The French Shops / Filene's Boston"
Grosgrain ribbon band, elastic loops holding plastic hair combs. Two labels: "Hattie Carnegie" and "The French Shops / Filene's Boston"
ProvenancePurchased by internet auction, about 2005; Gift to the MFA, March 21 2007