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Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.88.5  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Woman's Hat
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.88.5 © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Woman's Hat

RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, founded 1847
Date1960s
MediumWool, synthetic fiber
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x diameter x outside circumference): 6 1/2 x 16 x 16 x 25 1/2in. (16.5 x 40.6 x 40.6 x 64.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman
DescriptionWoman's hat of red wool and synthetic blend twill in the form of a peaked turban. The sides are gathered into a diamond shaped panel at the center front, which is pushed down at the top, forming a scoop shape. This panel is top stitched with diamond shaped spirals. The hat is lined with beige rayon. The inner edge is stitched with an olive beige grosgrain ribbon. A woven tape label is stitched into this ribbon: "G. FOX & CO. / HARTFORD CONNECTICUT / Serving Connecticut since 1847."
Object number1999.88.5
MarkingsA woven tape label is stitched to a ribbon on the inner edge reads: "G. FOX & CO. / HARTFORD CONNECTICUT / Serving Connecticut since 1847."
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  • G. Fox & Co.
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Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.88.6  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
G. Fox and Co.
about 1940
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.88.4, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
G. Fox and Co.
about 1955
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Mrs. Constance Adams
1948
Gift of Columbia Anne Botticello, 2003.120.11  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Columbia Anne Botticello
1950s
Woman's Hat
Pauline Silverman
about 1965
Gift of Jane Eleanor Hofer Kettendorf, 1994.59.12, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domai…
Eleanor Clara Neumann
1950s
Woman's Hat
Pauline Silverman
about 1965
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.88.2  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
G. Fox and Co.
1930-1960
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1995.30.42a  Photograph by David Stansbury  © 2008 The Connecticu…
G. Fox and Co.
about 1960
Gift of Robert Grant Irving, 1994.207.13  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Maude Jeannette Purvis
1950s
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.88.1  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
G. Fox and Co.
1950s