Origsize: 8.75" x 9.5" x 2.5"; Origformat: Artifact; Resolution: 600 DPI
Name/Title
Black Felt Brimmed Hat with Black Bow
Entry/Object ID
2024.C.28.15
Description
Black felt hat with wide flat brim in the front that is turned up on the sides and back. Rim has the fabric folded over the top and stitched close to the edge. The sides of the crown has fine grosgrain ribbon creating a 6" multi-looped bow at the back.
Inside: Elastic for chin. Black grosgrain ribbon
Tag: Plaza / Suite / by BETMAR
Betmar's history goes back to the depths of the Great Depression in America. The year was 1933 - The hat business was flourishing in spite of the difficult economic times. Wearing a hat was part of every day dressing for men and women. Betmar, a new brand focused on women's millinery, was in need of a strong factory.
