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Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.88.1  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Woman's Hat
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.88.1 © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Woman's Hat

RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, 1847 - 1993
Date1950s
MediumStraw, synthetic fiber
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x diameter x outside circumference): 3 1/4 x 19 x 18 x 38 1/2in. (8.3 x 48.3 x 45.7 x 97.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman
DescriptionWoman's hat of finely woven straw with an up-turned brim that is wider in front than in back. The crown is open at the top and edged with black grosgrain ribbon, as is the edge of the brim. The crown is encircled by a wide, black grosgrain ribbon that is looped into a bow at the back. The inside of the crown is edged with black grosgrain ribbon. This ribbon is stitched with a woven tape label: "G. FOX & CO. / EST 1847 HARTFORD."
Object number1999.88.1
MarkingsA woven tape label attached to grosgrain ribbon on the underside of the hat reads: "G. FOX & CO. / EST 1847 HARTFORD."
Subject Terms
    Collections
    • G. Fox & Co.
    On View
    Not on view
    Gift of Mrs. Constance Adams, 1995.48.12  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Mrs. Constance Adams
    1948
    Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.88.3  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    G. Fox and Co.
    1930-1932
    Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1995.30.34  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    G. Fox and Co.
    about 1940
    Gift of Mrs. Constance Adams, 1995.48.7 © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Mrs. Constance Adams
    1975-1980
    Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.88.4, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
    G. Fox and Co.
    about 1955
    Woman's Hat
    Pauline Silverman
    about 1965
    Woman's Hat
    Susan Elizabeth Terry
    about 1875
    Woman's Hat
    Pauline Silverman
    about 1965
    Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.88.2  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    G. Fox and Co.
    1930-1960