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Tricorne hat
Tricorne hat

Tricorne hat

Babin (French, 19th century)
18th century
Object PlaceParis, France
Medium/TechniqueBeaver plush hat trimmed with ostrich feathers, paste brooch, and gold galloon, leather band at interior.
DimensionsOverall: 35.6 × 11.4 cm (14 × 4 1/2 in.)
Other (Circumference; outside): 116cm (45 11/16in.)
Credit LineThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession number43.1844
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
Provenance1943, gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick (b. 1873 - d. 1957), Chicago, to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 10, 1943)
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