Sombrero Cordobés

NameHat

Maker Santiago Pelayo

Dateca. 1954

Place madeMadrid, Spain, Europe

MediumWool, leather, synthetic satin

DimensionsOverall: 3 15/16 x 12 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (10 x 31.7 x 35 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Robin Martin, A.2011.29.2

Object numberA.2011.29.2

DescriptionGray felt hat with flat crown and straight sides and a nearly flat, slightly upturned brim. The crown encircled with black grosgrain ribbon. On the inside is a pierced gray leather hatband which reads "Fabricación Española." A white satin liner covers the the top sides of the crown, and the inside top is blue and white satin, which reads "Clasico Sevillano" and "Santiago Pelayo León 8 - Madrid." The edge of the brim is wrapped in gray grosgrain ribbon.