Woman's Cap and Sales Tag
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Hazel E. Tryon
(1904 - 2003)
RetailerSold by
Brown Thomson & Co.
(American)
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1955-1965
MediumMachine-stitched nylon with plastic glitter
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across bottom, excluding ties): 11 x 12in. (27.9 x 30.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the estate of Hazel E. Martino
Object number2003.27.14.1-.2
DescriptionWoman's cap of double-layered black tulle, sprinkled with irridescent glitter dots glued on. Ties are of black grosgrain. The ribbon is folded lengthwise and stitched to the tulle to form the bottom of the cap between the ties. Decorative machine-stitching around the face of the cap, with an extra fold, creates a double ruffle at front.
The sales tag reads: "Brown Thomson Inc./ HARTFORD, CONN." Stamped below is: "K7´12 / MAN MIL / 1.00".
The sales tag reads: "Brown Thomson Inc./ HARTFORD, CONN." Stamped below is: "K7´12 / MAN MIL / 1.00".
Status
Not on view
