Woman's Hat
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Hazel E. Tryon
1904 - 2003
MillinerMade by
Pinehurst
American
RetailerSold by
Millinery Outlet
Dateabout 1945-1955
MediumMachine-stitched wool felt, rayon, grosgrain ribbon, and netting
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length front to back x height x width): 9 3/4 x 4 x 8in. (24.8 x 10.2 x 20.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the estate of Hazel E. Martino
DescriptionWoman's felt hat, entirely black, with netting, grosgrain ribbon bows, and a hatband for decoration. The crown is 2 1/4 inches high and slightly domed. The brim extends 2 3/4 inches from the crown at the forehead, angling down the last 3/4 inch. The brim widens at the back of the neck to extend 3 1/4 from the crown. There are two grosgrain ribbon bows on the grosgrain, narrow hatband. Black netting is stitched under the hatband along the front and sides, meant to cover much of the brim as well as the face of the wearer. Elastic cording is stitched to the inner band, meant to be worn under the back of the hair.
Object number2003.27.15
MarkingsLabel 1 is a woven tape label, blue on white. "Millinery / Outlet / Women's Apparel." Stitched onto hatband at back.Label 2 is woven into band, white on black ground. "Floral Design / Pinehurst / New York." Woven border around.
Label 3 is printed tape sewn under band at back. Some of the writing is obscured. Blue on white. Folded. "York / Creation (?) / Adjustable." Other side: "659396 / Mfd- Fair- Standard (this area is obscured) Consu... Prot..." [Manufactured under Fair Labor Standards. Consumer Protection Label.]
Label 4 is stamped onto band at proper right side front. "Made Expressly For / Outlet Millinery Co. / Hartford."
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