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Mr Whippy

Mr Whippy
1995 {spring-summer, Legasty collection}

Medium
polyester, silk, synthetic sparterie, metal, paint

Measurements
150.0 cm (outer circumference) 28.0 cm (height) 49.4 cm (width)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1996

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
England

Inscription
label, inside inner crown, printed on woven cotton: SPRING SUMMER AUTUMN WINTER / Stephen Jones / HAND MADE IN ENGLAND

Accession Number
1996.202

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest

Physical description
The hat has a broad brim on a moulded sparterie base, which is draped across the surface with pleated cream silk satin. The fabric is manipulated to form peaks and swirls, simulating whipped ice-cream. A hat pin decorated with an artificial cherry decorates the top peak. The hat is lined with white chiffon.