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Gift of Mrs. Harold G. Holcombe, 1966.24.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society
Doll's straw hat
Gift of Mrs. Harold G. Holcombe, 1966.24.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society

Doll's straw hat

Datelate 19th century
Mediumbraided rye straw; cheesecloth; silk ribbon
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Harold G. Holcombe
DescriptionWide brimmed high rounded crown straw hat for small to medium-sized doll. Hat is made of braided rye straw (glossy and yellow in appearance); the braided strips are coiled in a spiral to form crown and brim and then sewn together with linen thread on the underside. A layer of gathered cheesecloth covers the under side of brim only. Folds of a similar material are wrapped around the crown on outside of hat. Large silk ribbon bow, pale blue, fastened at one side of crown at junture of crown and brim.
Object number1966.24.1
NotesPrimary Dimensions: Total Diameter: 7 1/2"
Diameter of Crown: 2 1/2"
Height of Crown: 1 3/4"
Length of brim: 2"
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