Man's Hat
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Carl Frederick Hofer
American, 1894 - 1985
RetailerSold by
Odin's
American
Date1930s
MediumStraw, leather, silk grosgrain ribbon, netting
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height): 12 1/2 x 4in. (31.8 x 10.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Jane Hofer Kettendorf
Description[Woven straw hat. Oval shaped cap with flat top and wide black grosgrain ribbon hat band over flat oval brim with zigzag edge. Interior of hat has a dark brown leather hat band, a lining of netting and satin. A label from Odin's and an off-white ribbon on the interior at the back of the hat.]
Object number1994.59.4
MarkingsPrinted blue label on interior of hat, "EXTRA QUALITY / [image of shield flanked by lions over a banner] / HAND MADE / ODIN'S / HOTEL BURRITT / New Britain, Conn."Subject Terms
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