Hat
(c. 1955)

ANN AUSTIN, Melbourne (millinery house)

Thelma PRENTICE (milliner)

Medium: silk (satin), cotton, glass, metal, feather
Measurements: 63.0 cm (outer circumference) 11.0 cm (height) 25.0 cm (width)
Place/s of Execution: Melbourne, Victoria
Inscription: label, inside centre crown, woven in white on black rayon: *ann austin / OF MELBOURNE
Accession Number: 2003.364
Department: Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs Grace M. Tilley, 2003
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Gallery location: Not on display
Physical description: Close fitting, black satin brimless hat trimmed with glass gemstones clasp and black, feathered plume. The irregular crown features a circular inset panel of black velvert which forms a deep V over the proper left eye. Lined in black fabric.