Identifier:
126555
Description:
This velvet tricorn hat features metal bracket accents along the edge of the brim and also a grosgrain ribbon flower. During the early 20th century hats were large in size and featured elaborate decorations such as artificial flowers, lace, buckles, feathers, and bird wings. Hats with turned-up brims became popular as well as the toque hat and picture hats.
Date:
circa 1910 – 1915
Materials:
Silk velvet, with wire frame, metal bracket accents along the rim of the hat and flower. Grosgrain ribbon flower accent, with silk lining.
Dimensions:
4"" h 10"" w 11"" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift Of Mrs. Ganson Taggart
Related Entity:
Mrs. Ganson Taggart (donor)
Related Objects:
Related Place:
Grand Rapids
