Origsize: 6" x 7.5" x2.5"; Origformat: Artifact; Resolution: 600 DPI
Name/Title
Civil War Era Black Straw Base Hat with Beading
Entry/Object ID
2024.C.28.02
Description
Black hat with a straw base. The crown has a design of black seed beads and jet black faceted beads under a 3" piece of gathered lace radiating from the crown and under a 1.5" satin ribbon with four loops. Toward the front is gathered black netting with green feathery fronds and small turquoise dried flowers. Under is black netting with jet black beads. Back has rounded V shaped opening. Satin ribbon ties off the back that have four loops and two ends each.
Hat was worn by Mrs. Flint who lived on Dennison in Cleveland during the 1930's and 40's with Miss Norton.
Collection
Bodnar/Morgan Collection
Dimensions
Width
6 in
Depth
2-1/2 in
Length
7-1/2 in
Dimension Notes
Ribbon: 26" x 1.5"
Frame Size: 14.75" x 13" x .75"
Image Size: 11" x 8.75" mat opening
Accessories
Notes
Frame: .5" dark wood with a rounded edge and trim inside that indents on the outer edge.
