Sombrero Cordobés

NameHat

Maker Hijos de J. del Valle

Dateca. 1954

Place madeSevilla, Spain, Europe

MediumWool, leather, silk or synthetic satin

DimensionsOverall: 3 15/16 x 12 3/8 x 13 11/16 in. (10 x 31.5 x 34.7 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Robin Martin, A.2011.29.3

Object numberA.2011.29.3

Collections

Europe

DescriptionBlack wool felt hat has flat crown with straight sides with black grosgrain ribbon hatband and relatively narrow brim, slightly upturned at edges. Inside, the warm brown leather head liner has impressed into the leather "Hijos de J. del Valle, Sierpes 104 Sevilla." A small white bow marks the inside back and the brim is edged wtih black grosgrain ribbon.