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Woman's Hat

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Anna Eisenhardt Quilitzsch (American, 1904 - 2002)

Date1936

MediumFelted wool (possibly) fabric, grosgrain ribbon, synthetic fiber netting, sequins, and spangles

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (width across crown): 9in. (22.9cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Anna Eisenhardt Quilitzsch

DescriptionBlack, brimless, shallow-crown hat trimmed with four bows around the edge and a lattice-pattern of sequins over the top. Net veiling covers the crown and extends approximately eleven inches below center front. Hat and all trimmings are black.

Object number1998.90.4

NotesHistorical Note: According to the donor, she wore this hat to her daughter's wedding in 1936. Marilyn Quilitsche (b. 1930) married Michael Vignone in Newington, Connecticut.

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