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1898-1902
GUSN-54507
Brown velvet hat with deep crown trimmed with brown satin band covered with black tulle and vermicelli-patterned taupe braid, large brown bird wings, and broad brim. Crown is lined with black velvet and rayon, black elastic chin strap.
hats
headgear
braiding
feather (material)
silk (textile)
velvet (fabric weave)
Hat
Women's clothing
Silk
Velvet
Feather
Vermicelli
Braided
Hat
Woven label on lining: ""R. H. Stearns & Co. / Boston"".
R. H. Stearns & Co. (Maker)
Boston, MA, USA
8 1/4 x 13 1/2 x 13 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)
Anonymous Gift
1946.840
Massachusetts (United States)
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