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Woman's hat

1945–55
Medium/TechniquePlaited straw trimmed with velvet, silk flowers, and rhinestones
DimensionsOverall: 11.4 x 45.7 cm (4 1/2 x 18 in.)
Credit LineGift from the Collection of Violet Manno Shumsky through her estate
Accession number2008.157
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ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceInherited by the donor, Edward Shumsky, from his mother, Violet Manno Shumsky on November 11, 2005; Gift to the MFA (Accession date: April 23, 2008)
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