Hat
Unknown Artist
1830s
Medium
straw
Classification
Hat
Culture
American or European
Department
Costume Institute
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Miss Frances Morris, 1938
Accession Number
C.I.38.35.1a–d
Art Historical Context
Step into the elegant world of 1830s fashion with this delicate straw hat, a highlight of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. Craft from woven straw by an unknown artist, likely from American or European origins, it exemplifies the lightweight, breathable accessories essential for summer wardrobes during the Romantic era. Donated as a gift from Miss Frances Morris in 8, this piece preserves a snapshot of everyday elegance from nearly two centuries ago. In the 1830s, women's fashion emphasized dramatic silhouettes with full skirts, puffed sleeves, and wide-brimmed hats that fra...