Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1995.30.32 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Images(3)

Hat

Dateabout 1940

MediumFelted wool with silk lining, leather hatband, feathers and silk or rayon grosgrain ribbon

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width x circumference): 12 x 6 x 10 3/4 x 22 1/4in. (30.5 x 15.2 x 27.3 x 56.5cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman

Object number1995.30.32

DescriptionWoman's fedora hat of dark brown wool felt. The hat has a two inch wide brown grosgrain ribbon hatband formed in a bow on the side with a small cluster of green, blue and red feathers on the proper left side. The hat is lined in white silk satin and has a brown leather sweatband. The label printed in ink on the inside of the crown reads: "QUALITA SUPERIORE / BORSALINO / ALESSANDRIA / (ITALIA) / MARCA DEPOSITATA" and a small white label with graphics woven in dark blue stitched to the hatband reads: "7 3/4".

Collections

G. Fox & Co.

NotesObject Note: The fedora style of this hat is more typical for menswear, but the small size and bow decoration suggest that this hat was made for a woman. (Blakelock, 5/2009)

Status

Not on view