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Clothing and Accessories
Women's Clothing
Clothing Accessories
Headwear ➔ Hat
Identifier:
134519Description:
This velour hat features a ribbon around the crown and artificial leaves. It was made by Spring Dry Goods Company from Grand Rapids, Michigan. During the early 20th century hats were large in size and featured elaborate decorations such as artificial flowers, feathers, and ribbons. Hats with turned-up brims became popular as well as the toque hat, picture hats, and hats that emphasized height. Features that indicate that this hat is from the early 1900s are the size, the artificial leaves, and the upturned brim.Date:
circa 1909Materials:
Artificial Leaves, Fur, VelourDimensions:
14.5 in" h 12 in" w 5 in" dCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Mrs. Ganson TaggartRelated Entities:
Mrs. Ganson Taggart (donor) Spring Dry Goods Company (creator)This company was founded in 1854 by Henry Spring, David Burnett, and Amos Rathbone.
