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Hat

Object number2012.7.20

Date1950-1960

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumFelt/Satin

Credit LineGift of Nancy Page

DescriptionBlack felt women's hat, trimmed in black satin. Curled black satin details at temples.Dimensions3.5 x 7.5 x 24 in. (8.9 x 19.1 x 61 cm)
InscriptionsA piece of masking tape is adhered to the crown and says "Mid 50's".
MarksThree labels are adhered to the inside:
The largest is a white rectangle with hot pink text that reads "New Era Hats".
Beneath that is a small white label that has the letters "ADJ" in an oval with "M.S.C." below.
The third is a narrow, white, rectangular label that has a decorated hat box and text that reads "Alyce / 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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