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Whimsical Pair of Fish-Shaped Hats, Theatrical or Parade use CA 1920-40

$295

£221.42

€258.36

CA$416.78

A$417.85

CHF 242.14

MX$5,105.79

NOK 2,806.07

SEK 2,865.47

DKK 1,931.19

About the Item

This fun pair of folk art fish-hats, made ca 1920, are carefully constructed of wire, fabric, and leather. Their brightly painted surfaces were obviously executed in the manner of someone who was a professional artist. I have never before seen anything similar in my experience with early folk art and I expect that they were produced by a theatrical costume company, either for the theater or for parade use. Condition: There are minor to moderate bends and losses throughout, with accompanying paint loss.

Dimensions:
Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 30 in (76.2 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1920-40
Condition:
See Item Description.
Seller Location:
York County, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: fcs-1411stDibs: LU849730650272

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