Grey Purple Velvet Bonnet with Blossoms

Tisch & Schmelka1880 - 1890

Kunstgewerbemuseum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Berlin, Germany

The crown of this small bonnet hat of turban-like wound purple velvet is covered in artificial silk velvet pansies, the fashionable flowers of the 1880s, and accented with a egret feather. Bands of purple silk satin tie the hat beneath the chin.

Details

Title: Grey Purple Velvet Bonnet with Blossoms
Creator: Tisch & Schmelka
Creator Lifespan: active late 19th century
Creator Nationality: German
Date: 1880 - 1890
Rights: Photo © bpk - Photo Agency / Kunstgewerbemuseum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz / Stephan Klonk │ Text © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz / Christine Waidenschlager
Provenance: 1935 William Budzinski collection, Kunstgewerbemuseum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz
Proof of manufacture: Tisch & Schmelka/Modes/Markgrafenstraße Berlin
Place of origin: Berlin, Germany
Physical Dimensions: w24 x h27 x d17 cm
ISIL no.: DE-MUS-018417
Type: Hat
External Link: http://www.smb.museum/museen-und-einrichtungen/kunstgewerbemuseum/home.html
Medium: Purple velveteen, velvet blossoms, egret feather, lilac coloured silk rep ribbon, cream coloured silk lining, interfacing

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