Hat

Name/Title

Hat

Entry/Object ID

1111.888.001

Description

A winter hat shaped like a helmet. It is made of brown silk and is heavily padded with wool. (on the inside) There are four rows of padding with support bars made of thin wooden strips. There is a ruffle around the front part of the hat. A bow made of a lighter brown silk sits on the top of the hat. Also used to line the inside and as the tie. The inside is lined with a cotton or linen fabric. From front to back = 11 1/2 inches From top to bottom = 8 inches