Hat

House of Dior

ca. 1960 · straw, plant fibers · Costume Institute

The corn husks and palm fronds decorating this casual summer hat emphasize the time of year in which it was worn. The incorporation of these seasonal materials is fanciful, as is common in hat design. The nature of millinery lends itself to whimsical and often extreme ornamentation. The use of genuine corn husks rather than artificial is a unique touch, adding to the overall quality of the piece.

Artist

House of Dior

Date

ca. 1960

Medium

straw, plant fibers

Culture

French

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of the Museum of the City of New York, 1968