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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1900-1920

GUSN

GUSN-23820

Description

Woman's brown felt hat w/ red dyed ostrich feathers (in box marked "Dobbs Fifth Avenue New York"); creased portion in front w/ netted ribbon around middle and red feather on top; brown strap w/ elastic fits around chin.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hats
headgear
feather (material)
felt (textile)
feather (material)
Men's clothing
Women's clothing
HAT

Inscription

Sewn label inside: ""Steiger's IMPORTERS/ NEW YORK Creation""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

People and Organizations

Steiger's

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 x 8 x 10 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4777

Places

New York state (United States)

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