Woman's Hat
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Maude Jeannette Purvis
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
American, founded 1847
MillinerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1940
MediumSilk, rayon
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth x circumference): 3 3/4 x 19 1/2 x 44 1/2 x 17 1/2in. (9.5 x 49.5 x 113 x 44.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Robert Grant Irving
DescriptionWoman's hat of black velvet, with a dome-shaped crown and brim that is narrow at the back and 4 1/4 inch deep at center front. The brim is not stiffened, but falls in soft folds around the face. A tubular self-fabric bow decorates the proper right lower side of the crown. The crown is lined with black rayon. Black grosgrain ribbon edges the opening. Stitched to this ribbon is a woven tape label that reads: "G. FOX & CO. / EST. 1847 HARTFORD" and "22 1/2."
Object number1994.207.16
MarkingsA woven tape label is sewn to the grosgrain ribbon on the interior opening, and reads: "G. FOX & CO. / EST. 1847 HARTFORD" and "22 1/2."Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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