Woman's Cap
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Maude Jeannette Purvis
MillinerMade by
Unknown
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
American, founded 1847
Date1950s
MediumSynthetic fibers, wire
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x diameter ): 5 1/4 x 14 x 6in. (13.3 x 35.6 x 15.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Robert Grant Irving
DescriptionWoman's hat in a stiff, curved shape, covered with synthetic flowers in shades of pink. The back of the hat is cut out in an approximate square and the front has a circular cut out on each side. The wired edges are bound with pale pink synthetic knit fabric. The hat base is stiff, pink lace, which is covered with the pink petals and green leaves. One original bobby-pin is still attached to the hat. A woven label is stitched to the inside back of the hat reads: "G. FOX & CO. INC. / HARTFORD CONNECTICUT / Serving Connecticut since 1847."
Object number1994.207.13
MarkingsA woven label is stitched to the inside back of the hat reads: "G. FOX & CO. INC. / HARTFORD CONNECTICUT / Serving Connecticut since 1847."Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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