Hat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Hat

Entry/Object ID

CW 1869

Description

Women's black velvet bonnet. Buckram frame. Velvet is pleated along brim. Velvet ruffle at top, between brim and crown. Black linen lining. Two black silk ribbon ties.

Collection

Germantown Historical Society Objects

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Hat

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Velvet

Material

Velvet, Silk, Buckram, Linen

Lining

Linen

Color

Black

Made/Created

Date made

1880 - 1890

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall Hat

Height

3-1/2 in

Diameter

8 in

Dimension Notes

Front to back diameter is 6 in; side to side diameter is 8 in. Bill width is 2 in. Crown front to back diameter is 3-1/2 in; side to side diameter is 6 in.

Dimension Description

Ribbon

Width

2-5/8 in

Length

20 in