Summary
Wide-brimmed navy coloured hat in finely woven straw. Designed and manufactured in New York by Patricia Underwood in 1988, it is labelled 'Judy Morris Aquarius Day Wear'.
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
Wide-brimmed navy coloured hat in finely woven straw.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 21 Nov 1994
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Maker
Patricia Underwood, New York, New York State, United States of America, 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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Keywords
Fashion, Fashion Industry, Race Wear, Women's Clothing Accessories, Making History - Prue Acton