Hat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Hat

Entry/Object ID

CW 6087

Description

Woman's straw picture hat. Crepe cream ribbon trims the base of the crown. Lace is draped over the entire brim and hangs over edge in spots. Ostrich feather swoops across front of crown from right to left and is anchored by a single silk rose.

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Hat

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Straw, Cotton, Grosgrain ribbon, Lace, Ostrich Feathers, Silk

Color

Cream, Green

Made/Created

Date made

1910 - 1920

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Label

Transcription

"Jordan / Importer / Pittsburgh"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall Hat

Height

4 in

Width

13-3/4 in

Length

15 in

Dimension Notes

Crown front to back diameter is 8 in; side to side diameter is 6 in. Brim width is 4 in.

Provenance

Notes

Worn by Dorcas Paige, 406 W. Stafford