Hatbox

Object/Artifact

-

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Hatbox

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1054 a-b

Description

Hatbox with pictures of angels flying around, caressing strings of roses; the paper picture is glued to box and embossed with lines to give impression of fabric; background is light blue sky with few clouds. Box and lid are both made of cardboard, held together by glue. Lid: same material as box.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Gebruder Mosse

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1914

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Bottom of lid: "Gebruder MOSSE 19 West 45th Street New York" Bottom of box: "Janet's first bonnet given to her by her cousin Mrs. S .T. Skidmore, April 1914"

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.94.1054 A&B
MP.94.1054 A-B
MP.94.1054a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Box

Height

8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 8 in. (20.3 cm)

Dimension Description

Box

Height

6 in

Length

8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 6 x 8 in. (15.2 x 20.3 cm)

Dimension Description

Lid

Height

8-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)

Dimension Description

Lid

Height

1-1/2 in

Length

8-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (3.8 x 21.6 cm)

Material

Paper, Cardboard

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: The lip of the lid is ripped away from the rest of the lid. Down the seams is in poor condition due to rips.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Janet M. Livingston Delafield

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.1949 - Bonnet, baby's - Used together

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

2 parts

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, North-Northwest Bedroom