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TURBAN STYLE TOQUE IN BLUE AND MAGENTA

Creator(s): Henri Bendel, Inc. (Retailer)

Currently in storage


About this object

The hat is covered in blue, aqua, magenta and pink printed tricot. The fabric over the crown is tacked in the center to create radiating folds and the edge is surrounded by a band of the same vertically shirred fabric. The sides are covered in a horizontally gathered fabric, bisected by a .75” cord covered in the same tricot. The lower edge of the hat has a shallow scalloped form. The interior is line with blue organza, finished with grosgrain ribbon around the edge with the maker’s label.

Object name:
TURBAN STYLE TOQUE IN BLUE AND MAGENTA
Made from:
printed tricot -- grosgrain ribbon
Made in:
USA
Date made:
ca. 1960
Size:
10.2 x 21.6 x 21 cm (4 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
2012.9.46
Signature marks:
LABEL
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973