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Gift of Jane Eleanor Hofer Kettendorf, 1994.59.12, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domai…
Woman's Hat
Gift of Jane Eleanor Hofer Kettendorf, 1994.59.12, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain

Woman's Hat

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Eleanor Clara Neumann American, 1898 - 1992
RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, founded 1847
Date1950s
MediumPlastic sequins, glass beads, synthetic fibers
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 3 x 11 x 5 1/2in. (7.6 x 27.9 x 14cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Jane Eleanor Hofer Kettendorf
DescriptionWoman's hat in a curved oval shape, covered with iridescent tan sequins worked in maple-leaf shapes, which are outlined with bronze-colored beads. The sequins around the maple-leaves are more randomly applied but completely cover the surface. Two maple-leaves on the proper left side of the front have extensions over the hat edge covered with faceted dome-shaped beads. A large-meshed net in a tan color is stitched to the front of the hat. The ends are gathered into velvet tabs. The underside edge of the hat is stitched with a brown grosgrain ribbon. The underside of the hat is a double layer of stiff mesh. Two woven tape labels are applied to the grosgrain ribbon: "G. FOX & CO. / EST 1847 HARTFORD" and "22."
Object number1994.59.12
MarkingsTwo woven tape labels applied to the grosgrain ribbon on the underside of the hat read: "G. FOX & CO. / EST 1847 HARTFORD" and "22."
Subject Terms
    Collections
    • G. Fox & Co.
    On View
    Not on view
    Dress
    Jennie Holcomb Yale
    about 1894-1898
    Gift of Mrs. Constance Adams, 1995.48.12  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Mrs. Constance Adams
    1948
    Woman's Underpants
    Eleanor Clara Neumann
    about 1935-1960
    Woman's Shoes
    Goodsell family
    about 1905
    Dress
    Clara Eglantine Comstock
    about 1888
    Needlework Picture
    Sally Stiles
    about 1805
    Woman's Shoes
    J. L. Hudson's Department Store
    about 1964
    Woman's Shoes
    Dorothea Hilton Ormerod
    about 1920
    Museum purchase, 1986.157.0, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Not Determined
    Caroline Watrous
    about 1815
    Gift of Captain Charles J. Fuller, 1897.8.0  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Unknown
    1862