Women's natural straw hat. Black velvet ribbon ties and ruching on brim. Yellow and white artificial flowers with green leaves around brim and under brim above velvet covered brown band. Brim is lined with shirred gauze and black velvet.
Collection
Germantown Historical Society Objects
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Hat
Clothing Sex
Female
Textile Details
Material
Straw, Wire, Velvet, Artificial flowers, Gauze
Lining
Velvet, Satin
Color
Tan, Black, Yellow, White, Green
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1900
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Hat
Height
3 in
Width
12-1/4 in
Length
12-1/2 in
Dimension Notes
Brim is 4-3/4 wide at front. Crown front to back diameter is 5 in; side to side diameter is 6 in; height is 3 in.
