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Historic Germantown
Name/Title
Hat
Entry/Object ID
64-140
Description
Woman's black velvet bonnet. Back of bonnet is trimmed with yellow/beige velvet covered in black beads and sequins. Large black velvet artificial flower at base of hat on right side. Two black velvet ribbon ties.
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Hat
Clothing Sex
Female
Textile Details
Fabric
Velvet
Material
Velvet,
Beads,
Sequins,
Silk,
Buckram
Lining
Silk
Color
Black,
Beige
Made/Created
Artist
George Allen
Date made
circa 1890
Label/Inscription/Signature
Type
Label
Transcription
"Geo. Allen / 1214 CHESTNUT ST. / PHILADELPHIA"
Dimensions
Height
7 in
Width
8 in
Depth
3-1/2 in
Provenance
Notes
Donor unknown. Donated 1964, catalogued 1972.
