Hat
Object number2012.7.3
Date1950-1960
MediumVelvet/Silk/Fabric/Ribbon
Credit LineGift of Nancy Page
DescriptionAsymetrical brown velvet women's hat with brown netting and draped brown silk. Sweatband is brown grosgrain ribbon with union label adhered to interior.Dimensions6 x 8.25 x 27 in. (15.2 x 21 x 68.6 cm)MarksLabel on interior at rear reads "Union Made / F 301698" with the logo of the "United Hatters, Cap & Millinery WRKS Int. Union".
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
Related institution
United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers International Union
On View
Not on view1940-1950
1940-1960
Ruth's Hat Shop