Turban hat

Accessories

Inventory number
2026.2.17.1.AC.HT.C1946.FR
Author:
Mod Polet (French, was active in 1940s)
Description
An elegant ladies' hat combining a turban type flat crown of black pleated silk velour and a Renaissance calot hat imitation of magenta pleated silk with a pointed toe over the forehead, the front of the crown is adorned with a central buckle-style brooch featuring iridescent rhinestones to add an element of formal "cocktail" elegance.
Materials
Silk velour
Silk
Rhinestones
Origin
circa 1946 France