Oval imitation fur hat trimmed with pheasant feathers of Carol Heche, c. 1940s

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Oval imitation fur hat trimmed with pheasant feathers of Carol Heche, c. 1940s

Entry/Object ID

2017.37.8

Description

Acc. No. 17.37.8 Subject Category: Fashion accessories Object: Hat, lady's Date or Period: c. 1940's Description: An oval shaped imitation fur hat in a pale tan color. It is trimmed with pheasant feathers. Attached to its crown is an embroidered silk label reading: "Lewis Original, California". Size: W-14 1/2 x Depth-12 inches. History of Object: A hat worn by the late Carol Heche, granddaughter of W. W. Chipman and Caroline Dwinelle. Acquired from: Shari Matson Date: 11/2517