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Brown Hat with Bird Decoration
Brown Hat with Bird Decoration
Brown Hat with Bird Decoration
Brown Hat with Bird Decoration

Brown Hat with Bird Decoration

Date1930s
Object NameHat
Mediumfelt, feathers, bird and net
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsCrown Circumference: 53cm
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS006455
About MeBlack and brown felt hat with a plain domed crown which fits closely to head. The hat is decorated with a real exotic bird. The head, neck and part of the wings of the bird are of short bright red feathers and decorate the front of the hat. The remainder of hat is covered with long greeny-black feathers. There is a black large mesh veil which hangs down back of hat.
More About Me
Hats still often feature feathers, but the fashion for having bigger bits of birds on your head like this one is long past.