Woman's hat
Cristóbal Balenciaga
(Spanish (active in France), 1895–1972)
early 1960s
Object PlaceParis, France
Medium/TechniqueSilk satin weave; tulle; feathers (turkey); silk plain weave; plastic
DimensionsCenter back: 63.5 cm (25 in.)
Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds donated by Carol Noble
Accession number2009.2261
On View
Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
Provenance1960s, purchased by Ms. Caulfield-Hamilton, CA from Balenciaga, Paris; 2009, purchased from Caulfield-Hamilton by Cameron Silver of Decades, Inc., Los Angeles; purchased by MFA (Accession date: March 25, 2009)
late 18th century
19th century
