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Hat
Maker: Style Square Hats (American)
probably American
1927–1930
Medium/Technique
Wool felt
Credit Line
Gift of the American Textile History Museum
Accession Number2017.910
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionHat; tan felt cloche, with brown felt floral applique. High dome shaped crown. Narrow brim in front, brim upturned and stitched to crown in back. Narrow band of tan felt accents center front at base of crown. Proper right corner of brim is folded upon itself in a spiral cone shape. back of brim is stitched to form evenly spaced ribs. Ribbed area is upturned and stitched to crown. At proper right side of crown is a brown felt floral applique. Flower
is accented with tan yarn and has a tan felt center. Tan rayon-like lining.
is accented with tan yarn and has a tan felt center. Tan rayon-like lining.
ProvenanceMarch 1998, sold by Linda White Antique Clothing, Upton, Massachusetts to the American Textile History Museum, Lowell, MA; 2017, gift of the American Textile History Museum to the MFA. (Accession date: June 21, 2017)