2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Hat, cream silk over straw.

Hat

Date1760-1785

MediumStraw; silk; silk lace trim; paper base.

DimensionsDia: 14"; brim: 4 1/2"; crown depth: 1", dia: 5"; gauze trim: 2 1/2"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1970-104

DescriptionWoman's hat of cream-white silk forming the covering and lining over a natural straw and paper foundation. Hat is styled with a broad brim and flat crown, 1" high. Ruched silk lace 2 1/2" wide is tacked to outside edge of brim. Replaced bow trimming and ties.

Construction History
1. 1760-1785 Initial Construction
2. Covered with cream silk sometime in the 18th century
3. Ernest LoNano June 5 1972- "labor to hand clean, piece added to straw foundation, all restored trimming taken apart cleaned, repleated and reapplied." When hat was purchased it had a gauze puff covering the crown and a portion of the brim, removed most likey by LoNano.
ProvenancePurchased at auction in London.