Hat
1950-1960
Medium
wool, silk
Measurements
80.0 cm (outer circumference) 15.0 cm (height) 27.0 cm (width)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs J. McDonald, 1981
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
London, England
Inscription
label, inside centre crown, printed black on white acetate: Made in England / RICHARD HUNT / & CO. PTY. LTD. / 314. George Street / SYDNEY / SOLE AGENTS FOR/ HILHOUSE & CO. / Hat & Cap Makers. / 11, New Bond Street / LONDON.
Accession Number
D27-1981
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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