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Woman's hat

American
about 1900–10
Object Place: USA

Medium/Technique Cotton, net, sequins, silk and cotton lace, metal and rhinestone ornament, feathers, and glass and brass hatpins
Dimensions 24 x 25.5 x 25 cm (9 7/16 x 10 1/16 x 9 13/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Locke Caldwell
Accession Number63.1563
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ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionBlack net encrusted with black sequins and jet beads. At front are three white cotton roses over which is a rhinestone pin from which springs a wired white linen drawn-work coxcomb and white feathers. Through the rhinestone pin are stuck two hatpins with matching heads set with small blue stones. Behind the rhinestone pin is a black velvet bow. Two white rosettes on back. Label says FRANCOIS 296 FIFTH AVE NEW-YORK. Good condition.