Hat

Raised beret-style hat of creme felt. Stiffened body of hat has a sienna/orange-brown grosgrain ribbon bow at top of crown, with tails of bow extending to sides, along front to edge, and trailing off of the back of the hat. The hat is surmounted by a light-brown plume of ostrich feathers. Inside of brim lined with black grosgrain ribbon. There is a thin black elastic strap to go around the back of the head to secure the hat. Label sewn to inside band: "Walter Florell / 29 East 53rd New York".
Date: 1935/1939
Creator: Florell, Walter
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of brown felt. Hat has a high, cylindrical crown, slightly "crumpled", with an asymmetrical brown felt brim that extends out and curls upwards. Highest point of brim is at front of the hat. Round crown, above mid-point, is hatband of dark brown grosgrain ribbon embellished with branching forms of beading, sequins, and metal leaves. This band meets at back and has extending segments cut at angles hanging from the back of the hat. Dark brown grosgrain ribbon hatband inside crown, with thin elastic cord fastened on either side to act as chinstrap to secure hat to wearer's head. The crown of the hat is composed of two sections of felt with the band of grosgrain ribbon between them. From inside of hat the back of the ribbon and the stitching of the beading is visible. Sewn into the inner ribbon band is designer's label: "Hattie Carnegie / Inc / Original / Expressly for / Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1935/1939
Creator: Carnegie, Hattie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Relief detail

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The view is of a decorative set of panels installed above an entryway. The view here is a close detail of the relief carving and the colors.
Date: 1935
Creator: Hood, Raymond M.; Harrison, Wallace Kirkman & Lawrie, Lee Oskar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Relief detail

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The view is of a decorative panel installed above one of the entries. The style is Art Deco and the colors are pink, yellow and blue. The carved stone is in low relief and the figures depict industriousness.
Date: 1935
Creator: Hood, Raymond M.; Harrison, Wallace Kirkman & Lawrie, Lee Oskar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Relief detail

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The low relief depicts the silhouette of a ship on stylized waves with stars in the sky. The colors are black, yellow and green.
Date: 1935
Creator: Hood, Raymond M.; Harrison, Wallace Kirkman & Lawrie, Lee Oskar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Relief detail

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The low relief decoration depicts four men of different nationalities. The colors are green, gold and a deep rose pink.
Date: 1935
Creator: Hood, Raymond M.; Harrison, Wallace Kirkman & Lawrie, Lee Oskar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Relief detail

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The close view of the decorative panel shows a stylized eagle and a native wearing headdress. The colors are bold and the lines are angular.
Date: 1935
Creator: Hood, Raymond M.; Harrison, Wallace Kirkman & Lawrie, Lee Oskar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Relief detail

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The detail of the decorative panel depicts a lion and an African man in profile. The designs are angular and boldly colored with pink, blue and gold with pierced stone gives the appearance of a black background.
Date: 1935
Creator: Hood, Raymond M.; Harrison, Wallace Kirkman & Lawrie, Lee Oskar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Reliefs

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The set of decorative relief designs on the exterior facade of the office building symbolize internationalism, industry and progress.
Date: 1935
Creator: Hood, Raymond M. & Harrison, Wallace Kirkman
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Reliefs

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This detail view of the decorative relief panels depicts strength, industry and internationalism. They are Art Deco in style and boldly polychromatic in golds, pinks, black, white and blue.
Date: 1935
Creator: Hood, Raymond M. & Harrison, Wallace Kirkman
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of sequins and feathers. Styled somewhat as a bowler, the base of the hat is of a stiffened net, the oval, low crown domed and covered with layered, curved strings of black sequins. The brim is of the same construction, turned slightly down, and with a slight "wave" along the sides and back. At side is a large pouf of gray/black ostrich feathers. Lined in black, with a black grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Designer's label: "Emme / Inc. / 21 East 56th Street / New York"
Date: 1935/1939
Creator: Emme, Inc.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hatlet

Hatlet of black feathers. Designed on a stiffened base, the hatlet forms a band across head from side to side, shaped as curled wings, overlaid with black feathers. Lined in black stiff net, with a black grosgrain inner edging. Designer's label: "Hattie Carnegie"
Date: 1935
Creator: Carnegie, Hattie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hatlet

Hatlet of navy blue felt and feathers. The low, oval, domed crown is made of spaced strips of navy blue felt arranged as concentric circles, secured to cross-strips, and with a knotwork interweaving at the back into which are secured a spray of dark blue feathers. The hat is unlined, with a dark blue grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Designer's label: "Emme / Inc. / 21 East 56th Street / New York"
Date: 1935/1939
Creator: Emme, Inc.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Crochet hat

Crochet hat of gray yarn. Crown is trimmed with popcorn stitch decoration and yarn is supplemented with silver metallic thread. Edge of brim is also supplemented with silver metallic thread. Unlined.
Date: 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of navy blue wool jersey and feathers. The hat, styled as a calotte (also spelled "calot") consists of a soft navy blue wool jersey cap which fits tightly to head. On left side are gathers/ruching. On right side is larger circular rosette of navy blue feathers which extends down below lower edge of crown. Unlined. Accompanied by a single hatpin with navy blue jersey covered head. Combined designer's/retailer's label inside: "Hattie Carnegie / Inc. / Original / Expressly for / Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1935
Creator: Carnegie, Hattie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of chocolate brown wool felt. Domed crown with rolled brim. Brim crimps to a V in back. Front matching veil. Brown ostrich plume attached at front with triangular, accordion folded brown grosgrain ribbon. Brown grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Unlined. Retailer's label on inside headband: "Saks - Fifth Avenue"
Date: 1935/1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of tan felt with cloche-style crown. Slightly turned up brim in back. Tan grosgrain and bow as trim around crown. Retailer's stamp on inside crown: "Made expressly for / Popular Dry Goods Co." Manufacturer's stamp on inside crown: "Willoughby" Size tag: "22 1/2 / Willoughby / Hat"
Date: 1935
Creator: Willoughby
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Calotte style hat of navy blue straw. Large, circular front piece of matching navy blue straw with multicolored flowers attached to front. Unlined. No labels.
Date: [1935..1939]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat from wedding ensemble. E) Wedding hat of lace matching dress. Flat crown with rolled edges. Trimmed in tulle net and ivory velvet bows on top of crown with two wide streamers down back. Lined in netting with elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Retailer's label on inside hatband: "Neiman-Marcus Co." Style tag attached to retailer's label: "EJ / 104597"
Date: 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Boater style hat of brown straw. Wide, low, flat crown with small brim. Gray grosgrain ribbon hatband forms a bow in the front. Large green and red pheasant plumes extend from top of crown towards middle of back through loops in crown and brim. Hatpin with translucent white, pear-shaped head. Gray grosgrain ribbon headband; unlined. Maker's label: "Jeanne Téte / Made expressly for /Chez Jere, Shreveport, LA"
Date: 1935
Creator: Tete, Jeanne
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of green felt. Based in part on a "Eugenie-style" hat, the domed crown is of Kelly green felt surrounded by an asymmetrical cut brim which is rolled up at one side. Rolled brim is hand-sewn to crown, and narrows to point in back. Affixed at cut/roll is spray of vari-colored pheasant feathers. Hat is unlined, with Kelly green grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Sewn to the inner hatband are two small simulated tortoise shell combs to secure hat to wearer's head. Maker's label sewn inside at hatband: "Estelle Peters / 50 E. 56th St. N.Y.".
Date: 1935
Creator: Estelle Peters, Inc.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of cream colored straw. Open crown covered with intertwined, wide yellow and pear green velvet ribbons ending in a bow at the front. Wide, asymmetrical brim, narrowest at back. Retailer's label at inside hatband: "Made to Order Hat / Bergdorf / Goodman / Fifth Ave. at 58th St."
Date: [1935..1939]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of navy blue straw cloth. Veil and white flowers decorate upturned brim edged in navy grosgrain. Asymmetrical brim wider at front ends with almost no brim in back. Hatband of navy velvet ribbon forms bow at back left. Two hatpins with navy, cloth covered heads. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Unlined. Retailer's label on inside hatband: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas"
Date: 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of violet felt trimmed with lighter colored edge stitching. Upturned brim on one side. Purple feathers decorate crown. Crown has folds. Designer's label: "Ko San / New York" Union label under designer's label.
Date: [1935..1939]
Creator: Ko San
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library