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"Toque Hat"

Date
1880
Technique
Hand made
Caption
A brimless ladies hat known as a toque, which fastens under the neck with velvet ribbons. It is handstitched with layers of black crape, a stiff fabric with crinkled surface often worn by women in mourning.
Credit
Kindly donated by Mrs Brien
Object number
FCM_1995_055