Foley's
Hat

RetailerAmerican, 1900–2006
CultureItalian
Titles
  • Hat
Date1950–1959
PlaceItaly
MediumFelt wool, grosgrain ribbon, and interior binding
DimensionsOverall: 6 × 10 1/2 × 7 5/8in. (15.2 × 26.7 × 19.4cm)
Credit LineGift of Closet Caper 1998
Object number98.431
Not on view

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Provenance[Closet Caper]; given to MFAH, 1998.
Exhibition HistoryExhibited in "Haute Hats," at MFAH June 30, 2002 - September 8, 2002
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Labels: "Foley's, Houston", "Capacine / Made in Italy", Stamped on the interior "Made in Italy".

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