Cesare Canessa
Hat

DesignerItalian
RetailerAmerican, established 1907
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Hat
Datec. 1960
PlaceItaly
MediumOstrich plumes, satin, and mesh net
Dimensions8 1/2 × 15 × 9 15/16in. (21.6 × 38.1 × 25.3cm)
Credit LineGift of Barbara Franzheim
Object number96.1779
Not on view

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ProvenanceBarbara Franzheim, Houston; given to MFAH, 1996.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: Label: "Made in Italy/Bonwitt Teller." Label: "Cesare Canessa/Roma."

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