Woman's small black velvet hat with turned up brim. Trimmed in front with black bird of paradise feathers and beads. Velvet is ruched around crown and brim. Small velvet bow in back extends into chin 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, Feathers, Beads
Color
Black
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1875
Place
* Untyped Place
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Hat
Height
4-1/2 in
Diameter
10 in
Dimension Notes
Brim is 3 in. Crown front to back diameter is 6-1/2 in; crown side to side diameter is 6 in.
