Black Felt Bollman Co. Hat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Black Felt Bollman Co. Hat

Entry/Object ID

7.25.3

Description

Black Felt Woman's Hat. Material: textile. Size: 12" diameter x 4" H. A black felt hat with a rounded crown and a slightly curved brim, a large, luxurious black satin bow is tied around the base of the crown, with the ends flowing downward in the back. Stamped in white inside the hat's crown, "100% Wool, Doeskin Felt (with image of small deer), Bollman Hat Co."

Context

Hats worn by women of the Guyer/Cleary/Conway family that were donated by the daughter of Mary Cleary Conway and found in the collection at the former Guyer estate residence at 403 East Elm Avenue, Waseca, Minnesota. This hat was found in a La Vogue Hatbox, a store in Mankato, Minnesota.

Create Date

March 6, 2025

Update Date

July 18, 2025