White felt rhinestone studded cocktail hat with two three tooth combs, one on each side sold at, The Fashion, an upscale department store owned by Ben Wolfman Inc. in Houston, TX.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1950-1959
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2393
Coverage
United States
Extent
7" diameter x 2'
Curator Notes
Good condition, some damaged stones, adhesive discoloration on hat
Turban made of several velvet strips of various shades of pink combined and pleated in a seamless soft turban. Inside label reads "Nell New York Designed for Lord & Taylor"
Creator
Nell of New York
Date
1950-1959
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2419
Coverage
New York, United States
Extent
25.75" external circumference
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. Slight sign of wear / stain along the inside headband
Casque with four scallops running along the sides and forehead. The entire hat is covered with natural and dyed pheasant feathers. The inside of the hat is lined with blue felt. The hat also has a Best & Co. label.
Low round crown wrapped in a 1" velvet ribbon and narrow brim. The ribbon is tied loosely on the side of the head with a small red cotton flower emerging from bow. There is a Rivera label sewn in as well.
Creator
Rivera
Date
1940-1949
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2387
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
8" Wide; 8.875" Deep
Curator Notes
Good condition. Shows signs of wear under the velvet ribbon where the crown meets the brim. Cotton flower has been bent.
Pinehurst, Shades of Rose, Velvet and Satin, Pillbox Hat
Description
Velvet and satin crown ribbon sewn at edges to form stripes surrounded by woven ribbons in three shades of rose around crown and sides of pillbox hat; net attached to front half of hat at crown. Label identifies B. Altman & Co. Fifth Ave.
Hot pink velvet ribbon flowers pillbox hat with front net and two three tooth combs, one on each side; the flowers are formed of gathered ribbon petals and a knotted ribbon center, there is one flower in the center of the crown and seven flowers around the circumference.
Black velvet grey ostrich feather trimmed cocktail hat, small brim, velvet band with self bows at each end. Label includes Craig's Exclusive Millinery, Houston.
Blue Pan Am stewardess cotton twill beret cap with white accent on top.
Creator
Mae Hanauer Inc.
Date
1960-1969
Contributor
Elizabeth Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2497
Coverage
United States
Extent
22" Circumference
Curator Notes
Good condition. Slight fabric discoloration. There is a name under the label, "M. Poplin 22" which indicates the Flight Attendant's name and the size of the cap.
Light blue graded to deep teal ombre fur and felt hat along with pink, hatbox.
Creator
Elsa Schiaparelli, 1890-1973, Designer
Date
1950-1959
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-1000
Coverage
Italy
Extent
21.25" Circumference
Curator Notes
Good condition. Slight discoloration at crown of hat and grosgrain ribbon starting to fray. Damage around edges and top of hat box along with water spots.