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Woman's Cap and Sales Tag
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Woman's Cap and Sales Tag

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Hazel E. Tryon 1904 - 2003
RetailerSold by Brown Thomson & Co. American
Clothing MakerMade by Unknown
Dateabout 1955-1965
MediumMachine-stitched nylon with plastic glitter
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across bottom, excluding ties): 11 x 12in. (27.9 x 30.5cm)
Credit LineGift of the estate of Hazel E. Martino
DescriptionWoman's cap of double-layered black tulle, sprinkled with irridescent glitter dots glued on. Ties are of black grosgrain. The ribbon is folded lengthwise and stitched to the tulle to form the bottom of the cap between the ties. Decorative machine-stitching around the face of the cap, with an extra fold, creates a double ruffle at front.

The sales tag reads: "Brown Thomson Inc./ HARTFORD, CONN." Stamped below is: "K7´12 / MAN MIL / 1.00".
Object number2003.27.14.1-.2
MarkingsAttached cardboard label (place in the object file). Printed, "Brown Thomson Inc./ HARTFORD, CONN." Stamped below is, "K7´12 / MAN MIL / 1.00".
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