Lilac and Olive Feather Casque
Title
Lilac and Olive Feather Casque
Description
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.
Creator
Best & Co., Fifth Ave., New York
Date
1940-1949
Contributor
Gift from Anonymous Donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2408
Coverage
United States
Extent
24.5" circumference
Curator Notes
Excellent condition.
Textile
Pheasant feathers and Felt
Photographer
Shane Patrick Qureshi
Curator
HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team
Files
Collection
Citation
Best & Co., Fifth Ave., New York , “Lilac and Olive Feather Casque,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed February 20, 2020, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/564.