Historical information

The Kew Historical Society’s fashion and design collection is comprised of costumes, hats, shoes and personal accessories. Many of these items were purchased or handmade in Victoria; some locally in Kew. The extensive hat collection comprises items dating from the 1860s to the 1970s. Most of the hats in the collection were created by milliners for women. There are however a number of early and important men’s hats in the collection. The headwear collection is particularly significant in that it includes the work of notable Australian and international milliners.

Physical description

Women's draped turban / toque of low, close-fitting form. Crown in deep royal blue velvet, the fabric wrapped and twisted diagonally across the front and around the sides to produce a soft turban effect with a pointed fold at the centre front. Low, integral rolled brim.

Inscriptions & markings

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