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Simpson's
Floral Hat
early 1960s

This gift comprises textile objects from various generations of an eastern Ontario family. The Simpson’s hat is a well-preserved example of the early 1960s flare for synthetic flower adornment. It was originally owned by Anna Miller Langley (Ottawa 1915-Kemptville ON 2006; Queen’s Arts 1936), the donor’s third cousin.

 
Artist
Simpson's
Title
Floral Hat
Date
early 1960s
Category
Costume
Medium
net, synthetic fabric, velvet [?] ribbon
Dimensions
20 cm (diameter); 15.5 cm (height)
Credit Line
Gift of Blythe MacDonald (Science '99), 2013
Accession Number
C13-002.04

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