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Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.88.3  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Woman's Hat
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.88.3 © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Woman's Hat

RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, founded 1847
MillinerMade by Agnes French
Date1930-1932
MediumSynthetic fiber
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x diameter x outer circumference): 6 x 8 1/2 x 9 x 31in. (15.2 x 21.6 x 22.9 x 78.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman
DescriptionWoman's hat of black felt with velvet texture, in a form similar to a cloche, with a flared brim that is turned back at the front. The crown is fan-pleated at center front behind the turned-back brim. A separate flap falls over the brim in the back. The brim is given a diagonal pinch to the proper right of the center front. Around the inside of the crown is stitched a black grosgrain ribbon. Stitched on this ribbon are two labels: "G. FOX & CO. / EST. 1847 HARTFORD" and "Agnes / Rue St Floren [Illegible] / PARIS."
Object number1999.88.3
MarkingsStitched on ribbon around the inside of the crown are two labels: "G. FOX & CO. / EST. 1847 HARTFORD" and "Agnes / Rue St Floren [Illegible] / PARIS."

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