94.67.1

Images (6)

First_Rotation_040 Left to right 81.69.20 (hat), 94.67.1 (hat), 73.6.406 (hat), 2005.6.1B (textile wall), 2005.6.1A (textile wall), P91.26.2 (black dress), 2005.23.1 (dress)

First_Rotation_49 Left to right 86.142.3 (velvet coat), 72.81.23 (coat), 81.69.20 (hat), 94.67.1 (hat), 73.6.406 (hat), 2005.6.1B (textile wall), 2005.6.1A (textile wall), P91.26.2 (black dress), 2005.23.1 (dress)

First_Rotation_55 81.69.20 (hat), 94.67.1 (hat), 73.6.406 (hat), 2005.6.1B (textile wall), 2005.6.1A (textile wall)

Object: Hat

Brand: Balenciaga (French, founded 1937)

Date: 1959-1960

Medium: Black silk tulle

Country: France

Credit Line: Gift of Helen Gettler

Object number: 94.67.1

DescriptionLarge semicircular hat in black silk gazar with oversize petals for brim

Label Text:Balenciaga's millinery ranged from minimalist, sculptural designs to dramatic tributes to his Spanish heritage, adorned with jet beads and ball fringe. Hats played an important part in the total look he created. As with his clothes, Balenciaga's hats were not intended to be conventionally pretty, but rather were for providing the finishing touches to his bold architectural silhouettes.

In Collection(s)

Accessories
1950s
1960s

Exhibitions:

Fashion & Textile History Gallery First Rotation
The Couture Accessory