Cocktail hat with pink silk roses and lavender velvet bows, c. 1950s

Name/Title

Cocktail hat with pink silk roses and lavender velvet bows, c. 1950s

Entry/Object ID

2010.55.8

Description

Acc. No. 10.55.8 Subject Category: Fashion accessory Date or Period: c. 1950's Object: Hat Description: Lady's cocktail hat consisting of a circular-shaped metal crown covered in a nylon gauze. The crown has an attached pink-colored silk roses with green leaves and pale lavender velvet bows. There is a net veil in a turquoise blue. History of Object: Evening or cocktail hat worn by one of the Meyers sisters. Acquired from: Estate of Jeanette Meyers Date: 11/20/10