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Hat

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1900-1930

GUSN

GUSN-174296

Description

Large round hat of ecru silk decorated with ostrich feathers, and ecru fabric flower. Interior is lined with black velvet. Brim is constructed of woven straw (?) or caning (?).

Details

Descriptive Terms

hats
feather (material)
silk (textile)
velvet (fabric weave)
Hat

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mary Tinkham

Accession Number

1993.522

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