Woman's black silk plush riding hat. Satin ribbon chin strap and very wide grosgrain hat band. Leather and silk lining. Underside of brim is a plain weave grey-green fabric.
Has wooden "hat tree" in crown from John Wanamaker inside.
Made/Created
Artist
Beebe & Son
Time Period
Late 19th Century
Place
* Untyped Place
Philadelphia, PA
Notes
Hat tree made by John Wanamaker, Philadelphia.
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
"BEEBE & SON / PHILA. / HATTERS / TO THE / AMERICAN PEOPLE"
