Designer
Adolfo (American, born Cuba, 1933–2021)American, born Cuba, 1933–2021
Retailerfor
Emme, Inc. (American, active 1920s–1960s)American, active 1920s–1960s
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Hat
Date1950–1959
PlaceUnited States
MediumSilk velvet and silk
Credit LineGift of Mrs. David Caldwell
Object number96.605
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Exhibition HistoryExhibited in "Celebrating Seventh: New York Fashion Designers," at MFAH Mar. 24 - May 26, 1996
Exhibited in "Haute Hats," at MFAH June 30, 2002 - September 8, 2002
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Label: "Emme Inc. / New York"
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