Hat
early 1960s
Feathers
Gift of Sarah Tomerlin Lee
Object number75.180.42
Feathers have stimulated the imaginations of many fashion designers, who have often aspired to transform their women into exotic birds. Delicate, flexible plumes adorn this pillbox hat, creating an animated display befitting a woman who is herself a "rara avis".
DescriptionSmall pillbox hat of green / black / brown feathers with stripped quills projecting in circular design; attached head combsCollections
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