Woman's Hat
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Eleanor Clara Neumann
(American, 1898 - 1992)
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
(American, founded 1847)
MillinerMade by
Unknown
Date1950s
MediumPlastic sequins, glass beads, synthetic fibers
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 3 x 11 x 5 1/2in. (7.6 x 27.9 x 14cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Jane Eleanor Hofer Kettendorf
Object number1994.59.12
DescriptionWoman's hat in a curved oval shape, covered with iridescent tan sequins worked in maple-leaf shapes, which are outlined with bronze-colored beads. The sequins around the maple-leaves are more randomly applied but completely cover the surface. Two maple-leaves on the proper left side of the front have extensions over the hat edge covered with faceted dome-shaped beads. A large-meshed net in a tan color is stitched to the front of the hat. The ends are gathered into velvet tabs. The underside edge of the hat is stitched with a brown grosgrain ribbon. The underside of the hat is a double layer of stiff mesh. Two woven tape labels are applied to the grosgrain ribbon: "G. FOX & CO. / EST 1847 HARTFORD" and "22."
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