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Simpson's
Floral Hat Floral Hat
early 1960s 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 Artiste
Simpson's
Title Titre
Floral Hat Floral Hat
Date Date
early 1960s early 1960s
Category Collection
Costume Costume
Medium Technique d’expression
net, synthetic fabric, velvet [?] ribbon net, synthetic fabric, velvet [?] ribbon
Dimensions Dimensions
15.5 cm (height); 20 cm (diameter)
Credit Line Mention de source
Gift of Blythe MacDonald (Science '99), 2013 Gift of Blythe MacDonald (Science '99), 2013
Accession Number Numéro d'acquisition
C13-002.04

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