P91.63.1

Images (5)

Fashion and Politics_26 Left to right 82.34.25 (boot case), P88.63.1 (cycling suit), P84.22.1 (gym suit), 76.94.1 (suit), P90.77.5 (textile wall), P91.63.1 (hat case)

Fashion and Politics_30 Left to right P91.63.1 (hat case), P90.56.2 (shoes case), P90.70.3 (hat case), 2005.81.1 (bodice and skirt), P85.13.8 (robe), 77.212.3 (dress), P85.94.1 (textile wall)

MinMax_29 Clockwise P85.35.2 (skirt suit), 80.13.2 (red dress), 2009.15.7 (ensemble), P86.69.2 (textile), 77.178.10 (hat), P91.63.1 (straw hat)

MinMax_25 Left to right 76.208.10 (dress), 72.86.6 (frock coat), 79.40.5 (gown), 2000.37.2 (textile), P83.19.12 (hat), P90.2.3 (black dress), 73.29.6 (suit hidden), P85.35.2 (skirt suit), 80.13.2 (red dress), 2009.15.7 (ensemble hidden), P91.63.1 (straw hat), 77.178.10 (hat), P86.69.2 (textile)

Object: Hat

Date: c. 1895

Medium: Straw and ribbon

Country: USA

Credit Line: Museum purchase

Object number: P91.63.1

DescriptionWoman's natural straw plait hat with ribbon band; paper lining with illustration of bicyclists and woman riding horse.

Label Text:This small, boater-style hat was worn by a woman who could pair it with tailored, divided skirt ensembles inspired by menswear. Leisure sports, such as cycling, became popular pastimes during the 19th century, which compelled women to adopt a more pragmatic approach to dress.

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Accessories

Exhibitions:

Minimalism / Maximalism: Fashion Extremes
Fashion & Politics