Woman's Cap
Original OwnerPossibly originally owned by
Maude Jeannette Purvis
MillinerMade by
Lady Georgette Fashions
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
American, founded 1847
Date1950s
MediumFeathers, cotton / polyester, plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x circumference): 2 x 4 x 12in. (5.1 x 10.2 x 30.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Robert Grant Irving
DescriptionWoman's headpiece meant to cover a hair bun, made of lavender-blue feathers mounted on flexible circlet covered with blue poly-cotton fabric. The circlet has a woven tape label that reads: "G. FOX & CO. / HARTFORD, CONN. / Lady Georgette / Fashions."
Object number1994.207.9
MarkingsThe label reads, "G. FOX & CO. HARTFORD, CONN/(cursive) Lady Georgette/ Fashions."Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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