Identifier:
126561
Description:
This silk hat has lace ribbon and needle lace applique on the top. During the early 20th century hats were large in size and featured elaborate decorations such as artificial flowers, lace, buckles, feathers, and bird wings. Hats with turned-up brims became popular as well as the toque hat and picture hats. This hat indicates that it is from the early 1900s due to its large brim and decorative lace.
Date:
circa 1905
Materials:
Silk, velvet, lace ribbon and needle lace applique, tulle netting lining, with wire frame.
Dimensions:
3"" h 12"" w 12"" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift Of Mrs. Ganson Taggart
Related Entity:
Mrs. Ganson Taggart (donor)
Related Objects:
Related Place:
Grand Rapids
