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Clothing Accessories
Clothing and Accessories
Women's Clothing
Headwear ➔ Hat
Identifier:
176777Description:
This black hat is made of felt and has black cord around the edges. It also has a curved felt accent on the top of the crown that ends in a small pink tassel. There is net draped from the front and an interior label that reads "Madelene & Jeanne, Grand Rapids, Mich.".Date:
circa 1950Materials:
Felt, Net, CordDimensions:
3"" h 7.5"" w 9"" dCurrent Location Status:
ConservationCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Mr. Edward M. MillerRelated Entities:
Madelene & Jeanne (creator)The Madelene & Jeanne shop was in operation from about 1941-1967 according to the Grand Rapids City Directory. They were first located at 88 Ionia Ave NW, Grand Rapids. The original shop owners/milliners were Madelene Nowak and Jeanne Baker. They sold custom-made hats and also re-vamped old hats. The business was later sold to Mrs Alice Davids and by 1966 the business was listed as being located on 112 E Fulton St., Grand Rapids. After Mrs. Alice Davids passing in 1966, her husband Werner Davids took over the business for a year. Mr. Edward M. Miller (donor)
