Woman's Hat
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Doane S. Peirce
(American, 1894 - 1982)
MillinerMade by
Amy
(American)
RetailerSold by
Lord and Taylor
(American)
Dateabout 1960s
MediumHand-assembled synthetic fibers
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x diameter): 4 x 8 1/8 x 8in. (10.2 x 20.6 x 20.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Annetta Eddy Brigham
Object number2001.49.16
DescriptionPillbox-type purple hat, made of a collage of cut-out, deeply colored fabric flowers, bits of gold braid, and burgundy string. Iridescent strands under layers of purple net create a smooth surface but a dramatic visual texture. It is lined inside with pink acetate faille.
Label TextJacqueline Kennedy is often credited with popularizing the pillbox hat, one style of which is represented here. Although hats were no longer universally popular, many women still considered a hat the final touch for an outing and continued to wear them throughout the 1960s.
Status
On view
