Woman's Hat
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Pauline Silverman
American
MillinerMade by
Unknown
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
American, founded 1847
Dateabout 1965
MediumMachine-stitched synthetic fibers
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x diameter): 6 3/4 x 8 3/4 x 9 1/2in. (17.1 x 22.2 x 24.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Janet Ward
DescriptionGreen velvet hat: the crown is stitched in a square by four seams, creating corners. The brim is narrow, but slightly wider in front than in back. The crown is surrounded at the base by a 1 1/2-inch wide green grosgrain ribbon, with a decorative bow and knot at the center front. The crown is lined with ecru diamond pattern woven synthetic fabric. The sweatband is green grosgrain ribbon.
Object number2001.86.4
MarkingsWoven tape label stitched to sweatband: "KNOCKABOUT SHOP/ G. FOX & CO./ HARTFORD-CONNECTICUT"Subject Terms
Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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