Flag of IndiaCostume & Textiles1949–50

By India Woollen Mills

Hat is a costume institute of Indian origin created in 1949–50 using wool attributed to India Woollen Mills — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumWool
DepartmentCostume Institute
Credit LineBrooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Carolyn Schnurer, 1951
Date1949–50

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Indian culture. The estimated date range is 1949 – 1950.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Hat?

Hat is housed in the Costume Institute department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Hat created?

Hat dates to 1949–50.

What material is Hat made from?

Hat is crafted from wool.

Is Hat in the public domain?

Hat is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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