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Clothing and Accessories
Clothing Accessories
Women's Clothing
Headwear ➔ Hat
Identifier:
194142Description:
This navy blue felt hat features plumes of blue feathers. It was purchased at the St. Anne's Home Sale in 1979 for 25 cents. During the 1940s hats were small in size and fit more closely to the head. Styles of hats varied and were often worn at an angle.Date:
circa 1940Materials:
Felt, feathersDimensions:
10"" h 8"" w 4"" dCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Weldon D. FrankforterRelated Entities:
Germaine Montabert Inc. (creator)Alternate names: Germaine Millinery Co. , Germaine Montabert
Germaine Montabert was a prominent milliner in New York that was established in 1917. She was located at 711 Fifth Avenue. She created many different styles of hats which were sold at her boutique but also at famous department stores such as Marshall Field and Company. In 1936 the company joined the Millinery Creators Guild and in 1940 the company name changed to Germaine Montabert Inc. The company closed in 1956 when Montabert retired. Loula E. Beecher (creator)
Loula E. Beecher was located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and established a millinery shop in the late 1920s. The shop continued to thrive until the 1960s. Weldon D. Frankforter (donor)
