Summary
This hat was designed and manufactured in New York by Patricia Underwood in 1988. It was worn by the donor with the navy blue suit in the Museum's collection (SH 942059) to the 1988 Derby Day.
According to the donor and other sources, she wore more somber outfits and colours to Derby Day racemeetings than to Melbourne Cup Day.
Physical Description
.1 Wide brimmed navy coloured hat in finely woven straw. .2 Metal hatpin with gunmetal coloured ball at end.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 21 Nov 1994
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Manufacturer
Patricia Underwood, New York City, New York State, United States of America, 1988
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User
Prue Acton, Flemington, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1988
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Inscriptions
Labels stuck inside crown: "JUDY MORRIS / AQUARIUS / DAY WEAR HAT / 100% STRAW / PATRICIA UNDERWOOD NEW YORK."
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
42 cm (Length), 13 cm (Height)
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References
RMIT Collection
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Keywords
Clothing, Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Industry, Horse Racing, Melbourne Cup Racing Carnival, Women's Clothing Accessories, Making History - Prue Acton
