Cocktail hat
Paula
Category
Costume
Date
1947
Materials
Felt, Metal, Net
Place of origin
Fifth Avenue
Collection
Killerton, Devon
NT 1366018
Summary
Black felt cocktail hat, felt wired ring to fit over head with large felt flowers to sit on top of head. Black net veil over flowers extends to cover face. Label; 'Paula, 503 Fifth Avenue, New York'. 1947 (circa)
Provenance
bought by donor Mrs Weardon (nee Sherman) in 1947 in New York where she stopped over whilst emigrating with her family from Australia to England. She travelled on the 'Queen Elizabeth' from New York.
Marks and inscriptions
Paula, 503 Fifth Avenue, New York (label)
Makers and roles
Paula , maker (?)