Lot 116
A Group of Five Felted Wool Hats
Sale 1334 - The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright, Part II
Lots Open
Apr 26, 2024
Lots Close
May 8, 2024
Timed Online / Chicago
Estimate
$300 - $500

Sold for $1,016

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Group of Five Felted Wool Hats

THE FIRST
Wide-brim hat in brown felted wool with braided leather accent and grosgrain trim.
Label: Carol Carr Palm Beach

THE SECOND
Navy blue felted wool hat with red striped trim and bow.
Label: Frank Olive / Rizik Bros.

THE THIRD
Black felted wool hat with upturned brim and velvet accents.
Label: Talbots

​​​N.B. Secretary Albright wore this hat during a private audience with Pope John Paul II at the Vatican on March 7, 1998.​​ 

THE FOURTH
Navy blue felted wool hat with tonal velvet accents and bow.
Label: Toucan Collection / Rizik Bros.
Country of Origin: United States

THE FIFTH
Brown felted wool hat with tonal velvet accents and bow.
Label: Toucan Collection / Rizik Bros.
Country of Origin: United States
Condition Report
Condition:

The overall condition is good. All items show signs of wear such as pilling, fraying, thread pulls, and areas of lightening or discoloration.

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