Men's Tan Straw Boater Hat w/ Brown Grosgrain Ribbon
Description
Flat top straw hat; crown is oval shaped; has a firm brim with a tight weave; hat band is a 3/4" wide dark brown ribbon w/narrower stripes; interior of crown has a leather band and net lining.
Use
by Miles B. Pierce (1904-1984).
Collection
Pierce, Mabel
Acquisition
Accession
1984.061
Source or Donor
Pierce, Mabel
Acquisition Method
Donation
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Hat
Clothing Sex
Male
Textile Details
Fabric
Leather
Material
Straw, Grosgrain Ribbon, Netting
Color
Multicolor, Tan, Brown
Made/Created
Manufacturer
JCPenney
Date made
circa 1920 - circa 1939
Time Period
20th Century
Place
City
Baltimore
State/Province
Maryland
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Label/Inscription/Signature
Type
Label
Location
Inside lining
Transcription
Solar Straws / Fine Made / Superior Finish / J.C.Penney Co., Inc. /Reg. U.S.Pat. Off