Hat
Charles Batten
Category
Costume
Date
1965
Materials
Straw, velvet and net
Measurements
530 mm (Circ)
Place of origin
Mayfair
Order this imageCollection
Dudmaston, Shropshire
NT 815057
Summary
Hat: Black woven straw. Black fabric petals in five flowers (chrysanthemums) with black velvet ribbon stems. Close fitting to crown with petals to be worn one side. Lined with dressed net and comb inside brim at front, sewn to ribbon edging. Trimming sewn to one side.
Provenance
Worn by Lady Labouchere
Marks and inscriptions
`CHARLES BATTEN for Renee Pavy LONDON MAYFAIR 4365'
Makers and roles
Charles Batten