Hat
Object number2016.105.4
Manufacturer
Meyer, Jonasson and Company
Datec. 1943
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumFelt; Fabric; Netting; Metal
Credit LineGift of Sara Marshall
DescriptionNavy blue woman's hat with navy blue point d'esprit netting.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (hat not including netting): 3 × 8 × 9.5 in. (7.6 × 20.3 × 24.1 cm)Length (netting): 19 in. (48.3 cm)
MarksTwo fabric labels inside hat at back:
left label is tan with brown text "Meyer Jonasson / and Co. / PITTSBURGH";
right label is white with blue decoration, but most of text is obscured by the left label.
Historical NotesSara Marshall’s wedding cap is from her 1943 wedding to Matthew Marshall. They had a small wedding in the minister’s study at Third United Presbyterian Church in Shadyside. The hat was bought at Meyer Jonasson and Company, Pittsburgh. She wore a simple blue dress that did not survive.
Previous owner
Sara Marshall
Related person
Matthew Marshall
Related institution
Third United Presbyterian Church
Terms
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1941-1962
1952
Kaufmann's Department Store
1934