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Woman's Hat

Dateabout 1950s
MediumMachine-stitched synthetic fabrics
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 1/8 x 4 5/8 x 2in. (13 x 11.7 x 5.1cm)
Credit LineGift of Janet Ward
DescriptionTwo 1 1/4-inch-wide, horseshoe-shaped, flexible strips covered with light brown, shiny, synthetic material. These two strips are crossed at the center top, then attached again at the bottom edges. A net of matching color is stitched around one edge so that it will extend over the face. A chocolate brown grosgrain bow decorates the proper left side.
Object number2001.86.5
MarkingsWoven tape label adhered to the top, inside: "G. FOX & CO. / EST. 1847 HARTFORD"
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  • G. Fox & Co.
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