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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

c. 1870

GUSN

GUSN-41886

Description

Naturally colored rye (by eye) straw hat made from single coil of straw handstitched together to form a domed crown, brim lined with shaped cotton twill; no trimming.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hats
headgear
braiding
cotton (textile)
stitching
straw (plant material)
twill
Hat
Hat

Additional Identification Number

B2688

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 x 15.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1988.509

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