Woman's Hat
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Mrs. Constance Adams
MillinerMade by
Merri-Soie
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
(American, founded 1847)
Dateabout 1960
MediumSynthetic fibers, feathers, metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x diameter x circumference): 4 x 16 x 16 3/4 x 39in. (10.2 x 40.6 x 42.5 x 99.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Constance Adams
Object number1995.48.4
DescriptionWoman's magenta plush hat with a low crown and wide brim with an undulating edge. The brim is covered with matching pink feathers that are given extra texture by stripping the ribs of the fibers at regular intervals. Two hat pins with iridescent pink heads are stuck in the crown. The edge of the crown is wired; the wire is pulled down in tabs on each side to hold the hat on the head. The inside of the crown is stamped: "MERRIMAC / Merri-Soie." A woven tape label is glued to the inside of the crown: "G. Fox & Co. / EST. 1847 HARTFORD."
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