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Bridesmaid's Hat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and Accessories

Date

ca. 1932

GUSN

GUSN-265837

Description

Brown velvet hat with brown netting along the front and sides and a brown velvet chin strap with snaps and hook.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hats
velvet (fabric weave)
netting (process)
Hat

Inscription

"RHSco. Stearns Custom Made Boston" (sewn)

Associated Person

Priscilla Parnell Dabazies

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

10 1/4 x 8 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Patricia Meyers; Charles Sullivan, and Deborah DuSault

Accession Number

2002.50.2

Date

ca. 1932 (worn Dec. 28, 1932)

Related Items

Title Dress and Scarf Accession Number 2002.50.1AB
Title Bridesmaid's Shoes Accession Number 2002.50.3A-D

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