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Fenny fox hat

Fenny fox hat
(2002) {autumn-winter}

Medium
canvas, nylon, wire, polyester

Measurements
168.0 cm irreg. (outer circumference) 39.0 cm (height) 62.0 cm (width)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 2003

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria

Inscription
label, inner lining, black polyester on white polyester: N / RICHARD / NYLON

Accession Number
2003.22

Department
Australian 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
Wide, large headpiece constructed from milliners canvas featuring two conical sections extending outwards from a central widows peak section at the forehead. The large cones feature thick fly away strips of nylon "hair" descending from the outer most edges. The entire headpiece fastens to the head by a wire headband and plastic comb.