Name/Title
HatEntry/Object ID
1997.21.1Description
Woman’s dark blue, woven cellophane straw hat with narrow brim. Off-white pleated silk hat band. Trimmed with gauzy, cream flowers, each with pearl beads in center; artificial green leaves. Blue grosgrain ribbon sweatband. Elastic strap inside.Dimensions
Height
4 inWidth
9 inDepth
9-1/2 inProvenance
Notes
Accession records note that this belonged to Violet Oakley. Also mentions her long-term partner Edith Emerson. Donor's mother was a close friend of Edith Emerson. Note included from Edith Emerson describing that the wearer was hit in the head with a raw egg while driving while wearing this specific hat.
