Mary Quant Folding Sunhat
DesignerDesigned by
Mary Quant
(Blackheath, London, England, 1934 - 2023)
Date1980s
Object Namehat
Mediumcotton, metal, paper and plastic
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsCircumference of crown: 600mm
Circumference of brim: 1450mm
Overall (Height): 125mm
Circumference of brim: 1450mm
Overall (Height): 125mm
AcquisitionPresented in 2010 by Mrs C Simpson.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS081876
About MeThis wide brimmed white cotton hat has an ingenious design and can be folded up to fit in to a small cotton pouch.The pouch fastens with a metal zip and has two belt loops and a wrist strap making it easy to carry around.
The instructions warn not to take the hat out of the pouch while travelling on an aeroplane because it springs open.
Exhibitions
1960s
1920-1929
1920-1929
1920s
1938
1950 - 1960
1950-1959
1930-1960
Taisho Period, c.1924
1930 - 1940