Skullcap, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1955-1965

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Skullcap (Cap)

Date Made

1955-1965

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed and made by Cristobal Balenciaga, Paris, France

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.492.1173

Credit

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

Material

Felt (Textile)

Technique

Hand sewing

Color

Pink (Color)
Red

Dimensions

Height: 2 in (Height of crown)
Diameter: 7 in (Diameter of crown)

Inscriptions

#94658 BALENCIAGA / 10 AVENUE GEORGE V PARIS
Skullcap, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1955-1965