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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1931-1933

GUSN

GUSN-1240

Description

Small; burgundy and black novelty weave of straw and cotton (?); trimmed with black silk bows; small black veil; domed crown, fitted to top of head; elastic to hold on head at back; black pleated bow; black rayon lining; hat has triangular shape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hats
headgear
cotton (textile)
stitching
weaving
straw (plant material)
Women's clothing
Cotton
Straw
Hand Stitched
Novelty Weave
HAT

Inscription

Printed label on lining: ""Hand Made by / KARL W. PATTEN"".

Maker

Patten, Karl W. (Maker)

Accession Number

1991.24

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