Hat

NameHat

CultureRussian

Datelate 19th century

Place madeRussia, Europe

Mediummetal, silk, glass

Dimensions4 x 7 1/2 in. (10.2 x 19.1 cm)

Credit LineGift of Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019; Museum Expedition 1923, Frederic B. Pratt and Frank L. Babbott Fund

Object numberA.2021.8.19

Collections

Europe

DescriptionRed velvet, overall gilt metal padded and couched filé embroidery, stylized flower motifs, colored glass accents at centers of flowers; rectangular flat crown; perpendicular brim, overall couched embroidery in zigzag pattern; gilt metal braid band at back