Hat

Unknown

1810–14 · straw · Costume Institute

As early as 1727 a French visitor to London noted that the "small hats of straw are vastly becoming. Ladies of the highest rank are thus attired when they go walking or make a simple visit." These straw or "chip" hats were worn pinned or tied to the head, often over a while mull mobcap.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1810–14

Medium

straw

Culture

American or European

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Anonymous, 1939