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Hat

ca. 1875 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Hat made of plaited straw, dyed brown, with a shallow crown and narrow brim. Trimmed with a band of artificial flowers of velvet and printed silk in yellow, orange and cream, and a brown velvet ribbon (1 3/8" wide). Lined with black silk.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Plaited straw, trimmed with velvet and printed silk lined with silk
Brief description
Hat made of plaited straw trimmed with velvet and printed silk lined with silk, possibly made by Webron & Webflex, probably made in England, ca. 1875
Physical description
Hat made of plaited straw, dyed brown, with a shallow crown and narrow brim. Trimmed with a band of artificial flowers of velvet and printed silk in yellow, orange and cream, and a brown velvet ribbon (1 3/8" wide). Lined with black silk.
Dimensions
  • Front to back diameter: 25.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'No 18 / Pedal straw hat / worn about 1875' (Handrwritten, on brown card label printed with 'Webron & Webflex' (Regd))
  • 'about 1870 to 1875 / worn forward / No 37' (Handwritten, on brown card label)
Collection
Accession number
T.276-1998

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Record createdMarch 23, 2009
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