Hat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Hat

Entry/Object ID

CW 1879

Description

Women's hat. Sits on crown of head. Crown is separate piece covered in cream colored satin with a circular dish trimmed in cream netting and ribbons of black and brown velvet that extend beyond hat. Brim edge is covered in black velvet, and black netting in thick bunches. Underside of brim is black velvet. Black satin drawstring lining.

Collection

Germantown Historical Society Objects

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Hat

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Velvet, Net, Satin

Lining

Satin

Color

Black, Cream, Brown

Made/Created

Date made

1895 - 1905

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Label

Transcription

"Miss Dimond / IMPORTER / 135 S. 13th ST."

Notes

Cream satin with gold embossed letters. Shield and lion above.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall Hat

Width

11-1/2 in

Length

11 in

Dimension Notes

Brim width is 3-3/4 in.