Digital Collections

Hat

Object/Artifact

1) Girl’s dress hat made of light pink rep smocked into a gathered center atop a pillbox form, and gathered along a softly rolled brim covered with black velvet, topped with a band of brown fur. A knot of black velvet ribbon streamers attached at the center; small cluster off silk roses at one side. White silk lining, narrow white elastic chin strap. 2) Cardboard box and lid. The lid bears a red printed label from Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart of Reading, PA. The Great Department Store. The base has a large printed paper label reading CHILDREN’S HEADWEAR.

G2013.019

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1915

hat

girl's

pillbox

fur

velvet

pink rep

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