Name/Title
Men's Black Wide-Brimmed Felt Hat w/ High CrownDescription
Hat, black felt with a high crown, center crease 6" at back and 3" at front; has 4" brim; hat band is .75" black grosgrain ribbon which ties in a flat bow on left side of hat; has 2" leather band on the inside; in back is silk tape for adjusting size and it is tied in a bow.Use
by Miles B. Pierce (1904 - 1984), c. 1922-1923.Context
According to donor, this hat was acquired by Miles Pearce around 1922 or 1923 when he and several friends vacationed out west.Collection
Pierce, MabelAcquisition
Accession
1984.061Source or Donor
Pierce, MabelAcquisition Method
DonationClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
HatClothing Sex
MaleTextile Details
Material
Felt, Grosgrain RibbonColor
BlackMade/Created
Date made
circa 1922 - circa 1923Time Period
20th CenturyNotes
Made: by the J. B. Byers CompanyLabel/Inscription/Signature
Type
EmbossmentLocation
Inside crownTranscription
Manufactured For: Critical Trade / Style Set Hat / Sold as the Crow Files /J. B. Byers Co.Create Date
December 15, 1984Update Date
August 28, 2024
