Two Bolivian embroidered felt bowler hats
Two Bolivian embroidered felt bowler hats
Early/mid-20th century
The wool felt hats with stiff crowns, each brightly embroidered in banded wool and cotton with applied pompom flourish to one side, 2 pieces
Each: 5.75" H x 10.5" W x 11" D; Inner brim: 6.25" W x 6.75" D
Provenance: The Estate of John Simpson McKaughan Jr.
Condition Report: Each overall good condition with mild soiling, dust accumulation, and general wear commensurate with age. The embroidery with scattered loose threads. One with thread colors slightly faded. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
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Two Bolivian embroidered felt bowler hats
Early/mid-20th century
The wool felt hats with stiff crowns, each brightly embroidered in banded wool and cotton with applied pompom flourish to one side, 2 pieces
Each: 5.75" H x 10.5" W x 11" D; Inner brim: 6.25" W x 6.75" D
Provenance: The Estate of John Simpson McKaughan Jr.
Condition Report: Each overall good condition with mild soiling, dust accumulation, and general wear commensurate with age. The embroidery with scattered loose threads. One with thread colors slightly faded. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
