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Clothing Accessories
Clothing and Accessories
Women's Clothing
Headwear ➔ Hat
Identifier:
130792Description:
This red hat is made of wool and has studs around the base of the crown. The small brim is turned up on the sides and the interior has a black petersham sweatband. There is a stamped label on the interior of the crown that reads "Body by Merrimac Hat Corp., 100% Wool".Date:
circa 1940 – 1950Materials:
Felt, Studs, PetershamDimensions:
3"" h 8"" w 9"" dCurrent Location Status:
ConservationCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Mrs. Elvira BivinsRelated Entities:
Mrs. Elvira Bivins (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.
