Woman's Hat
MillinerMade by
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Date1900-1910
MediumMachine-stitched and hand-stitched feathers, velvet, silk
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x diameter): 11 1/4 x 9 x 1 1/2in. (28.6 x 22.9 x 3.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Annetta Eddy Brigham
DescriptionThis shallow hat is pointed at the front and decorated with various kinds of feathers. The base of the hat is constructed from a black plain-woven silk. The brim is lined in brown velvet. Feathers, dyed different shades of brown and purple, along with white, completely cover the black velvet crown. The brown turned-up brim is only visible at the side and front/back tips of the hat. The underside of the crown is lined in black silk and has a small black silk braided bow on the interior center back of the crown.
Object number2001.49.34
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