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1850-1860
GUSN-52924
Tan straw hat of narrow braid with low, oval-shaped crown 1 1/2" high and 4 1/8" wide brim. Top of crown is lined with tan paper; no trimming.
hats
headgear
braiding
straw (plant material)
Hat
Women's clothing
Straw
Braided
Hand Stitched
Hat
Paper label glued to paper lining: 1) ""O"" - in blue on yellow paper with blue border; 2) ""285-78"" printed/stamped in purple; 3) ""169"" written in pencil.
Unknown
1 1/2 x 4 1/8 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Henry B. Spelman
1942.219
1850-1860 (see provenance)
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