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Woman's hat
Designed by: Walter Florell (American)
American (New York City)
about 1950
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk velvet lined with plain-weave silk and grosgrain ribbon
Dimensions
63.5 cm (25 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Euretta Rathbone
Accession Number2000.811
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack velvet small hat decorated with large black velvet rose. Lined with black silk and red grograin ribbon. Two labels on inside: "Walter Florell, 30 West 57th Street New York" and "Julius Garfinckel and Co. Washington"
ProvenancePurchased new at Garfinkel, Washington DC by Euretta Rathbone in early 1950s; Gift to the MFA, 2000