Identifier:
122197
Description:
This straw wicker hat features a silk and velvet ribbon around the crown and artificial flowers on the brim. 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 size, style, and embellishments.
Date:
circa 1908 – 1915
Materials:
Straw wicker, silk and velvet ribbon and bow, tulle, cotton lining, wire frame with cotton, velvet and wire flowers.
Dimensions:
4.5"" h 12"" w 13"" 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
