Woman's asymmetrical, black horsehair picture hat. High crown and wide brim. Black velvet ribbon hat band with bow tied on right rear with two streamers lying flat against brim.
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Hat
Clothing Sex
Female
Textile Details
Fabric
Horsehair
Material
Horsehair, Velvet, Satin
Lining
Satin
Color
Black
Made/Created
Date made
1910 - 1920
Label/Inscription/Signature
Type
Label
Transcription
"Paige / HATS"
Notes
Embroidered gold and turquoise. Image of bell hop carrying hat boxes. Large oval piped edge at crown (5-3/4 in x 4 in).
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Hat
Width
15-1/2 in
Length
12-3/4 in
Dimension Notes
Brim width varies- 1-5/8 in at back, 5-1/4 in at sides. Crown diameter 7 in. Crown height is 4-1/4 in.