Hat
Object number2005.111.1 a,b
Retailer
Joseph Horne Company
(1849 - 1994)
Datec. 1958
MediumPheasant feathers, Leather, Paper
Credit LineGift of Dorothy Darroch Leger
DescriptionWomen's hat made of pheasant feathers. Feathers are applied to the outside of a standard base hat. Interior of hat has a brown lining.
Round hat box with lid. Blue with brown trim. Brown carrying cord. Dimensions5 x 7 x 10 in. (12.7 x 17.8 x 25.4 cm)Marks
Tag on band of hat reads "The Millinery Salon Joseph Horne Co."
On box: t: JOSEPH HORNE CO.
Historical NotesThe donor's mother, Milicent Darroch, had this hat made at Joseph Horne Department Store in Pittsburgh. The feathers used to make the hat were collected from various hunting trips of her husband, Leo Darroch.
Previous owner
Millicent Darroch
Related person
Darroch, Millicent
On View
Not on view
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