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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1924-1927

GUSN

GUSN-7224

Description

Natural straw braid lined with gray-blue silk; cloche shape; straw bands/crescents at sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hats
headgear
handmade
silk (textile)
straw (plant material)
Women's clothing
Straw
Silk
Handmade
HAT

Inscription

Woven label on lining: ""Crosby / IMPORTER / 277 DARTMOUTH ST. BOSTON"".

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Thornton Fisher, Anne Fisher Tatlock, Faith Fisher Forbes, Charles Paine Fisher and John Bryant Fisher

Accession Number

1990.347

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