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Woman's Hat

MillinerMade by Betmar American
RetailerSold by Best & Co. American
Dateabout 1965
MediumMachine-stitched synthetic fibers
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x diameter): 4 x 8 3/4 x 8 3/4in. (10.2 x 22.2 x 22.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Janet Ward
DescriptionBrimless hat created by alternating white and red strips stitched in a spiral. The white is grosgrain ribbon, and the red is plaited synthetic straw-like material. An extra strip of the red is stitched in a decorative loop on the side of the hat. The inside of the hat is encircled by a red grosgrain ribbon sweatband.
Object number2001.86.3
MarkingsWoven tape label stitched inside: "Betmar". Printed in black ink on sweatband ribbon: "Best & Co./ FIFTH AVE./ NEW YORK."
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    Woman's Hat
    Pauline Silverman
    about 1965
    Gift of Janet Ward, 2001.86.2, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
    Pauline Silverman
    about 1965
    Woman's Hat
    Pauline Silverman
    about 1965
    Woman's Hat
    Pauline Silverman
    about 1950s
    Gift of Mrs. Constance Adams, 1995.48.7 © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Mrs. Constance Adams
    1975-1980
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    G. Fox and Co.
    about 1940
    Gift of Columbia Anne Botticello, 2003.120.11  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Columbia Anne Botticello
    1950s
    Woman's Hat
    Pauline Silverman
    about 1960s
    Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.88.6  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    G. Fox and Co.
    about 1940
    Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.88.5  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    G. Fox and Co.
    1960s