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“Boater” Straw Hat
G. Ward & Co.ca. 1900
Kunstgewerbemuseum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Around 1900 the informal boater, matelot in French, became popular as summer headwear as a result of increased participation in sporting activities and outdoor events. Worn by both women and men, the name “Bruce” on this one indicates a male owner.
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Details
- Title: “Boater” Straw Hat
- Creator: G. Ward & Co.
- Creator Lifespan: 1890-01-01/1910-01-01
- Date: ca. 1900
- Rights: Photo © bpk - Photo Agency / Kunstgewerbemuseum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz / Stephan Klonk │ Text © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz / Christine Waidenschlager
- Provenance: 2003 Kamer/Ruf collection; 1996 Portobello Market, London, Kunstgewerbemuseum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz
- Proof of manufacture: G. Ward & Co., Harrow on the Hill, in black print; handwritten note: J. Campell Bruce
- Place of origin: England
- Physical Dimensions: w31 x h8 x d31 cm
- ISIL no.: DE-MUS-018417
- Type: Hat
- External Link: http://www.smb.museum/museen-und-einrichtungen/kunstgewerbemuseum/home.html
- Medium: Natural coloured fine straw braid, black cotton rep ribbon; lining: cotton satin, roughened cotton
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