Designer
Yves Saint LaurentFrench, born Algeria, 1936–2008
CultureFrench
Titles
- Cocktail Hat
Date1982
PlaceFrance
MediumVelvet, ostrich feathers, silk satin ribbon, and grosgrain ribbon
DimensionsOverall: 7 3/4 × 10 × 9 1/2in. (19.7 × 25.4 × 24.1cm)
Credit LineGift of Jas A. Gundry
Object number96.779
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Exhibition HistoryExhibited in "Barbara Woodward Lips" New Orleans Auction Galleries, 3/16-17/96, #56
Exhibited in "Haute Hats," at MFAH June 30, 2002 - September 8, 2002
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: Label: "Neiman Marcus No 95 Hat Color: Black/ Composition: 66% rayon 34% acetate/ velvet ostrich feather/one bow pink satin silk 100%"
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