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Oval-shaped green felt hat trimmed with black grosgrain ribbon and taxidermied parrot, later dyed black. Brim is faced with black velvet and crown is lined with black glazed cotton with drawstring. Milliner's label on interior [see Inscriptions].
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"Elise / 44 TEMPLE PL / BOSTON" (printed)
Elise, Mme. (Maker)
Boston, MA, USA
4 1/2 x 8 1/2 (HxW) (inches)
Anonymous Gift
1946.838
Massachusetts (United States)
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