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Hat

Caulier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black velvet hat with a short brim that curves slightly upwards at the edges. The tall crown rises to a wavy top. A thin black band encircles the base of the crown. The hat sits on a white mannequin head with a blank face, against a beige background. Hat by Caulier.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1818
Medium:
(a) silk; (b, c) paper
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
600 × 624 px
Museum record:
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