An original fashion sketch, or croquis, from the Parisian Hat maker Le Monnier
A hand coloured lithographic print.
The hat on the left is described as being made from reversible grey Chinese felt.There is a metal loop a the brim. The small dark green hat hat is also felt. It is decorated with lighter green stitching and a fantasy buttons.
Art Deco period.
Date: 1930’s.
Size of image: 24.3 x 16 cms with mount measuring 35 x 30 cms.
Condition: Very Good. The image is slightly water damaged. This most noticeable about the mouth of the woman with the blonde hair. The exposed part of the image is slightly darker than that which is beneath the mount. It is otherwise very clean and fresh. The mount is marked a the top left corner with a brown stain and would need replacing.
