Hat, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, circa 1955

Artifact

Hat

Date Made

circa 1955

Creators

Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972 

Balenciaga (Firm) 

Place of Creation

France, Paris 

Keywords

Hats 

Clothing 

Women's clothing 

Firestone, Elizabeth Parke, 1897-1990 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.492.1096

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.

Material

Straw (Plant material)
Tulle

Technique

Hand sewing
Handmade

Color

Navy blue

Dimensions

Height: 1.5 in  (Height of crown)

Height: 4 in  (Depth of brim)

Diameter: 14 in  (Diameter of brim)

Diameter: 6 in  (Diameter of crown)

Inscriptions

label: BALENCIAGA/10 AVENUE GEORGE V PARIS