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Headwear
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Clothing and Accessories ➔ Perch Hat
Identifier:
2021.17.2Description:
This perch hat is made of black velvet and features circular velvet piping designs on the front and back. The top is decorated with black doubled birdwing feathers that sit slightly to the side. A black petersham sweatband can be seen on the interior as well as a maker label that reads "Joseph Magnin". The interior is also lined with beige fabric.Date:
circa 1930Materials:
Velvet, Feathers, PetershamCurrent Location Status:
On ExhibitCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Museum PurchaseExhibit/Program:
Fashion + Nature (April 2022)Fashion + Nature examines the relationships between the natural world and the fashion industry. Clothing has long been produced with natural materials and inspired by the beauty and diversity of the natural world, but the fashion industry has had a largely negative impact on the environment. This exhibit showcases a wide variety of captivating scientific specimens and fascinating garments, to illustrate their relationship to each other and their interconnected histories. Fashion + Nature aims to inspire and educate visitors, encouraging us to become better consumers and reduce the harmful impacts of the fashion industry.
Related Entities:
1stDibs.com (sold by) Joseph Magnin Company (creator)Alternate names: JM, Newman-Magnin
The Joseph Magnin Company was founded by Joseph Issac Magnin in San Francisco, California in 1913. Originally known as Newman-Magnin, the business began as a mid-range ladies' store and later went more upscale after World War II. In 1940, Magnin's son Cyril took over the business and in 1969 it was sold to Amfac, Inc. By 1984, the company filed for bankruptcy.
