Hat

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Hat

Entry/Object ID

CW 1829

Description

Women's hat. Black velvet. Stiffened brim, asymmetrical. Brim flips up in back. Crown is black velvet with bands of black woven elastic. Black, brown and white ostrich feathers. Feathers secured with a rhinestone pin.

Collection

Germantown Historical Society Objects

Made/Created

Date made

1915 - 1920

Notes

"Ruby", Philadelphia & New York

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

"PHILADELPHIA / Ruby / NEW YORK"

Dimensions

Height

6 in

Width

15-1/4 in

Depth

11 in

Material

Velvet, Elastic, Ostrich Feathers, Rhinestones, Metal, Silk