DepartmentTextiles-Europe
Sombrero Cordobés
NameHat
Maker
Hijos de J. del Valle
Dateca. 1954
Place madeSevilla, Spain, Europe
MediumWool, leather, silk or synthetic satin
DimensionsOverall: 3 15/16 x 12 3/8 x 13 11/16 in. (10 x 31.5 x 34.7 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Robin Martin, A.2011.29.3
Object numberA.2011.29.3
DescriptionBlack wool felt hat has flat crown with straight sides with black grosgrain ribbon hatband and relatively narrow brim, slightly upturned at edges. Inside, the warm brown leather head liner has impressed into the leather "Hijos de J. del Valle, Sierpes 104 Sevilla." A small white bow marks the inside back and the brim is edged wtih black grosgrain ribbon.