Hat
Object number2012.7.19
Manufacturer
Meyer, Jonasson and Company
Date1940-1950
OriginPinehurst, NY
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumFelt/Ribbon
Credit LineGift of Nancy Page
DescriptionBlack felt women's hat with wide folded scabbled edge bill and wide folded black grosgrain ribbon at back. Sweatband is made of black grosgrain ribbon.Dimensions5 x 11.5 x 37 in. (12.7 x 29.2 x 94 cm)InscriptionsA piece of masking tape is adhered to the crown on the inside, it reads "1940's".
MarksA second label is embroidered to the sweatband and reads "Pinehurst / New York".
Sweatband has a silver embroidered label reading "Pinehurst / New York" and a silver stamped label reading "Made Expressly for Jonasson's Pittsburgh".
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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1940-1950