Name/Title
HatEntry/Object ID
CW 582Description
Woman's hat. Very tall and wide. Purple moire. Purple satin band and bow at crown. Large black ostrich feathers attached to top of crown, drooping over the rest of the hat. Brim lined with beaver fur. Small crown size--meant to be worn over a pompadour. White silk lining.Collection
Germantown Historical Society ObjectsMade/Created
Date made
circa 1890Place
* Untyped Place
Paris, FranceLabel/Inscription/Signature
Transcription
"H. Saget / 17. Rue Ambrose Thomas / PARIS"Notes
Retailer's Label: "H. Saget, Paris."Dimensions
Height
9 inWidth
17-1/2 inDepth
16-1/2 inDimension Notes
Crown height is ~ 4-7/8 in; 9 including feathers.Provenance
Notes
Madam H. Saget operated a millinery shop at 17 Rue Ambroise Thomas, Paris.
