Catite style hat

NameHat

Maker Elegancia (Spanish)

DateCa. 1970

Place madeMadrid, Spain, Europe

Mediumvelvet, satin

Dimensions4 1/2 × 11 15/16 × 7 1/2 in. (11.5 × 30.4 × 19 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Pablo Rodarte, A.2017.71.1

Object numberA.2017.71.1

ProvenanceHat worn by the "Bandoleros" (Highwaymen) of the 18th century. Part of the costume duo "Pablo y Luisa" 1970's European tour. Made by "Elegancia, Madrid, Spain."

DescriptionTwo-tone brown velvet hat for a man, band on hat is light brown velvet against dark brown overall, inside of hat is white with "Elegancia" stamp on inner portion in red-orange.