Hat

L. Aué, c. 1905

In the early 20th century, large hats came into fashion, often decorated with ostrich feathers. These would hang weeping from the brim of the hat, for which they were appropriately known as pleureurs.

  • Artwork typewomenswear, hat
  • Object numberBK-14663
  • Dimensionsheight 15 cm x diameter 43 cm
  • Physical characteristicsstrohalm, fluweel, struisvogelveer

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Hat

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-14663

  • Description

    Hoed van wit stro. Hoge ronde bol, afgezet met zwart stro en zwart fluweel. Versierd met drie witte struisveren, 'pleureuses'. Adres: L. Aué / 782 Prinsengracht / Amsterdam.

Creation

  • Creation

    hatter: L. Aué, Prinsengracht

  • Dating

    c. 1905

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    strohalm, fluweel, struisvogelveer

  • Dimensions

    height 15 cm x diameter 43 cm

Exhibitions

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of P.W. Waller

  • Acquisition

    gift 1935

Documentation

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