Name/Title
'Order of the Royal Purple' HatEntry/Object ID
2020.01.01a-dDescription
A- Circular shaped hat with a flat top and nub. nub holds in place a purple and white rope tassel. The Inside of the hat has a green top and a pleather rim lining. There is a stretchy black chin strap attached to the lining. A white tag with black printing says ' union label ediquitte syndicate, Canada Medium' There is a frayed rope bow on the inside rim. The top of the hat has a hat pin and the side has a brooch as well as a crystal link that holds the tassel in place
B- Top of the hat has a purple and white rope tassel secured in place by a crystal chain.
C- The side of the has has a gold diamond shaped brooch, the backing is a pin, The sides of the brooch have crystals and the inside has an elk which has two purple crystals for eyes
D- the top of the hat has a hat pin with a white opalescent endUse
This hat was used in the 'Order of the Royal Purple' which was a Terrace group for women. The order received the charter April 27th 1958 and gave it up in June 10 2019 to join the elks lodge #425Cataloged By
Anna GlassAcquisition
Accession
2020.01Source or Donor
Shirley KormendyAcquisition Method
GiftClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
HatClothing Sex
FemaleSize
MediumTextile Details
Material
Fabric, Metal, PlasticColor
Purple, White, Gold, SilverParts
Count
4Parts
Hat, Tassel, Brooch, PinCreated By
Anna GlassCreate Date
February 7, 2020Updated By
Anna GlassUpdate Date
February 7, 2020