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Straw Hat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1884-1888

GUSN

GUSN-33631

Description

Brown and natural colored straw hat with deep round crown, narrow brim trimmed with brown silk band and bow, and tan leather sweatband.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hats
headgear
braiding
stitching
straw (plant material)
Hat
Women's clothing
Straw
Braided
Hand Stitched
Day Wear
Summer
Hat

Inscription

Printed label on lining of crown, with an eagle and Eastlake-style motif): ""SUCCESS/ TRADE MARK / COPYRIGHTED / 7/25"".

Additional Identification Number

1930.1253

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 1/2 x 10 x 11 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Eleanor P. Martin

Accession Number

1930.1256

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