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Straw Hat

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1886-1888

GUSN

GUSN-7002

Description

Natural-colored straw hat, braided with high crown and narrow brim. Trimmed with bright blue grosgrain ribbon and bow. Brown leather sweatband. Paper label pasted to crown interior.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Printed on lining of crown: ""E / PLURIBUS / UNUM / 6 3/4"", with an eagle holding shield with stars and stripes.

Maker

Martin, Henry B. (Retailer)

Dimensions

5 x 9 x 11 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Eleanor P. Martin

Accession Number

1930.1253

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