Hat
The elegant shape of this day hat complements the sleek and flowing lines of 1930s fashion. Created from high-quality straw, the sheer crown is an uncommon touch that adds an air of distinction. Henri Bendel founded his eponymous store in New York City in 1895.
Artwork Details
- Title: Hat
- Department Store: Henri Bendel (American, founded 1895)
- Date: ca. 1935
- Culture: American
- Medium: straw, silk
- Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Frederick H. Prince, Jr., 1967
- Object Number: 2009.300.2112
- Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute
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