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Headpiece

(New York, NY, about 1948–1993)
DimensionsDiameter: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Linda Atkinson and Edward Bing in memory of Joyce Erickson Atkinson
Accession number2014.82
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceMid-20th century, acquired by Mrs. Harold Atkinson [1], Minneapolis, MN; between 1960 and 1980, given by descent to her daughter-in-law Joyce Erickson Atkinson (b. 1925 - d. 2001); April 2001, given by descent to her daughter, Linda Atkinson, Belmont, MA; 2014, gift of Atkinson to the MFA. (Accession date: January 29, 2014)

[1] Harold owned department store at 818 Nicolette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN named "Harold" founded 1929. In 1971, Harold was sold to Bonwits but subsequently re-purchased by Bobby Dayton.
Cocktail dress
Mr. John
about 1965
Headpiece
Mr. John
Infant's cap
Mrs. Charles Sever
Early 19th century
Infant's cap
Mrs. Charles Sever
Early 19th century
Infant's cap
Mrs. Charles Sever
Early 19th century
Mrs. Henderson Inches
mid-19th century, about 1840
Group shot: 2008.335.5-6
Mrs. Day's Ideal Baby Shoes
1956
Bonnet
Mrs. B. E. Hastings
About 1867