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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1920-1930

GUSN

GUSN-23359

Description

Woman's black woven 2 piece cap w/ black velvet bow attaching the 2 pieces at 90 degree angle. Top piece covered in white silk flowers and has black net veil decorated w/ white pom poms. Black elastic neckstrap attached on one side.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hats
headgear
silk (textile)
straw (plant material)
velvet (fabric weave)
Men's clothing
Women's clothing
Velvet
HAT

Inscription

Sewn on bottom of back piece: ""New York creation/ 22/ The Halle Bros. Co.""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

People and Organizations

The Halle Brothers Co.

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7.5 (H), 7 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1546

Places

New York state (United States)

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