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1960s
GUSN-265512
Light blue chiffon and net; chiffon on top of hat is pleated; netting is long enough to just cover the face; velvet edging; lace interior with large white tag.
hats
chiffon
netting (process)
velvet (fabric weave)
lace (needlework)
sewing (process)
pleating
Wedding
Hat
"Dowa MADE EXPRESSLY FOR JOSEPH HORNE CO."/ (smaller tag) "Adjustable HEAD SIZE" (tags)
Cayford, Jeannette
Unknown
6 x 9 1/4 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Jane Nylander
2002.35.2.4
1960s (worn June 20, 1964)
Freedom (Carroll county, New Hampshire)
New Hampshire (United States)
Title Mother-of-the-bride Dress Accession Number 2002.35.2.1-3
Title Earrings Accession Number 2002.35.2.5AB
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