Hat
Object number2012.7.11
Retailer
Joseph Horne Company
(1849 - 1994)
Date1940-1960
MediumFabric/Feather/Ribbon/ Glitter
Credit LineGift of Nancy Page
DescriptionBrown woven women's hat with multicolored feathers in bunches. Green net overlay with lumps of multicolored glitter adhered. Interior is lined in maroon fabric with brown grosgrain ribbon sweatband.Dimensions5.5 x 9.5 x 7.5 x 23.5 in. (14 x 24.1 x 19.1 x 59.7 cm)MarksLabel on interior at rear and reads "The Millinery Salon / Joseph Horne Co."
Attached to sweatband is a small label with "22" in an oval, probably an inspector or maker ID number.
Historical NotesPart of a collection of hats. Donor Nancy Page has been collecting and displaying historic hats for many years. Most of the hats were sold at local retail stores or made locally.
Previous owner
Nancy Page
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Ruth's Hat Shop
Joseph Horne Company