Clara and the Magical Hat, Emily Sutton, 2011
Emily Sutton1983

Clara and the Magical Hat

2011 · Drawing · 32.6 × 23.2 cm

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Where is “Clara and the Magical Hat” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Not on view at present. Checked September 25, 2026.

Victoria and Albert Museum

London, United Kingdom

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About the work

This drawing is an illustration for the book Clara Button and the Magical Hat Day by Amy de la Haye and illustrated by Emily Sutton. The book is set in the Victoria and Albert Museum and was published in 2011. The image shows Clara wearing her Granny Elsie's hat which has just been fixed by Edmund in the Fashion Department of the Museum.

Emily Sutton was born in Yorkshire and graduated with a B.A.(Hons.) in Illustration from Edinburgh College of Art in 2008. She specialises in illustration of children's books and draws her inspiration from 20th century illustrators and the tradition of folk art.

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E.29-2012

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