Purple Velvet Hat, circa 1956
Abstract
The hat features a circular center with petal shapes going outward. The entire outside of the hat is purple velvet that is wired at the edge and has been manipulated into a shape referred to as ''wired wings''. The inside has light blue taffeta over buckram and a light blue grosgrain ribbon hat band. The interior label reads: ''Kate Ferretti Denver''. From the top view, the hat is meant to resemble a daisy.
Dates
- circa 1956
Creator
- Kate Ferretti Denver (Designer, Organization)
Digital Repository
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Extent
1 Items (hat) ; 8 x 26 x 23 centimeters
Scope and Contents
The collection contains household and personal items, early to mid-20th century, that belonged to Anna Ginsberg Hayutin. Most of the textiles in the collection were created by Anna herself and include a large number of table linens, bed linens, and doilies. Women's hats also feature prominently in the collection, and other items include collars, an ivory woman's toiletry set, women's jewelry, a jewelry box, three photo lapel pins, Anna's high school graduation autograph album, and a dictionary.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair Velvet --Taffeta
Provenance
Originally belonged to Anna F. Ginsberg Hayutin.
General
Title supplied by archivist.
Drawing Number
8 x 26 x 23 centimeters
Inscription and Marks
Label inside hat: ''Kate Ferretti Denver''
Creator
- Kate Ferretti Denver (Designer, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository