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Woman's Hat
Sally Victor (American, 1905–1977)
American
late 1940s
Medium/Technique
Cellophane straw, silk, grosgrain, velvet ribbon
Dimensions
Height x width: 11 x 8 in. (27.9 x 20.3 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. William C. Van Siclen, Jr.
Accession Number2012.536
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack woven cellophane asymmetric cloche-style straw hat with large peach silk rose and small velvet ribbon bow.
Signed
Labeled "Sally Victor 18 East 53rd Street" and "Ralph Rupley Houston"
Provenance2012, purchased by Pamela Parmal, Providence, RI on etsy.com; 2012, gift of Parmal to the MFA. (Accession date: September 26, 2012)