Woman's Hat
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
American, founded 1847
MillinerMade by
Unknown
Date1955-1960
MediumFur, synthetic fiber, plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x circumference): 3 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 24in. (8.9 x 19.1 x 61cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Bryant Tolles, Jr.
DescriptionWoman's pillbox-style hat made of shaded brown fur. The hat is topped with a fur covered button. The back of the hat is slightly deeper then the front. The hat is lined with emerald green synthetic fabric that has been embossed with a damask-like floral design. The inside of the rim is edged with dark brown grosgrain ribbon. Two small brown plastic combs are attached with elastic to the sides for fastening the hat to the hair. A woven tape label is stitched to the ribbon: "G. FOX & CO. / HARTFORD CONNECTICUT."
Object number1994.212.18
MarkingsA woven tape label is stitched to the ribbon on the underside of the hat, and reads: "G. FOX & CO. / HARTFORD CONNECTICUT."Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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