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Large black silk hat draped with large bow-like extension on wire foundation, trimmed with garland of black flowers. Brim, supported by wire edged with velvet and black tulle, black silk lining with drawstring.
hats
headgear
tulle (meshed textile)
silk (textile)
wire
mourning
Hat
Women's clothing
Silk
Wire
Net
Ribbed
Leaf
Mourning
Hat
1) Woven label on lining: ""LOUISE & Co. / LOUISE & Co. MILLINERS. / NEW YORK / TRADEMARK REGISTERED [coat of arms] / PARIS LONDON NEWPORT / BOSTON CHICAGO PHILADELPHIA / BY APPOINTMENT / NEW YORK"". 2) Stamped tag: ""1802"". 3) Stamped tag: ""2973"".
Unknown
6 1/2 x 10 x 11 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Wickliffe Draper
1934.55
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