Hat

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Hat

Entry/Object ID

CW 2157

Description

Women's hat. Natural straw, boater-style. Brim curves downward. Black satin band and bow in back. Black net nose veil. Elastic strap underneath.

Made/Created

Artist

Raper, EXCLUSIVE WITH, Strawbridge & Clothier, Philadelphia

Date made

1940 - 1949

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

"FIFTH AVENUE / RAPER / NEW YORK / EXCLUSIVE WITH / Strawbrige & Clothier / PHILADELPHIA"

Notes

Note that tag might be folded, may be another letter before 'Raper'

Dimensions

Height

2-3/4 in

Width

9 in

Depth

9-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Width including bow is 11 in.