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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