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Clothing Accessories
Clothing and Accessories
Women's Clothing
Headwear ➔ Hat
Identifier:
125715Description:
This green hat is made of wool and is decorated with net. There is a pearl-like embellishment on the underside of the front of the brim. This hat has a petersham sweatband and an interior stamp that reads "Merrimac Hat Corp., Made in U.S.A., 100% Wool".Date:
circa 1940 – 1960Materials:
Wool, NetDimensions:
3.5"" h 10"" w 10"" dCurrent Location Status:
ConservationCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Mrs. Adrian BenjaminRelated Entities:
Mrs. Adrian Benjamin (donor) Merrimac Hat Corporation (creator)Merrimac Hat Corporation was established in 1856 and by the mid-1900s was one of the largest hatmakers in the United States. It operated for over 100 years until it closed its doors in 1971.
