Hat

Henri Bendel

ca. 1935 · straw, silk · Costume Institute

The elegant shape of this day hat complements the sleek and flowing lines of 1930s fashion. Created from high-quality straw, the sheer crown is an uncommon touch that adds an air of distinction. Henri Bendel founded his eponymous store in New York City in 1895.

Artist

Henri Bendel

Date

ca. 1935

Medium

straw, silk

Culture

American

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Frederick H. Prince, Jr., 1967