Pillbox Hat

Description:

Pillbox hat of beige and bronze velvet. The low, circular crown of bronze velvet has inter-twined bands of bronze and beige velvet around it in a draped or swagged style. At front is applied a small bow made of the two velvets. Inner hatband of beige grosgrain ribbon. Affixed to the ribbon, one at each side, is a small plastic comb to secure the hat to the wearer's hair. The hat is lined in green fabric.

Glued into the crown lining is a homemade(?) hand embroidered label: "Jo Bailey Hats"
Creator(s): Bailey, Jo
Creation Date: 1955  
Partner(s):
UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Collection(s):
Texas Fashion Collection
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Usage:
Total Uses: 30
Past 30 days: 1
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Creator (Manufacturer):
Bailey, Jo
Pillbox Hat
Date(s):
  • Creation: 1955
Coverage:
Date
1955  
Description:

Pillbox hat of beige and bronze velvet. The low, circular crown of bronze velvet has inter-twined bands of bronze and beige velvet around it in a draped or swagged style. At front is applied a small bow made of the two velvets. Inner hatband of beige grosgrain ribbon. Affixed to the ribbon, one at each side, is a small plastic comb to secure the hat to the wearer's hair. The hat is lined in green fabric.

Glued into the crown lining is a homemade(?) hand embroidered label: "Jo Bailey Hats"
Physical Description:

22 cm. diameter; 7 cm. at highest.
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Added Title: Pill Box Hat
Partner:
UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Collection:
Texas Fashion Collection
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Identifier:
  • LOCAL-CONT-NO: 1998.027.012
  • ARK: ark:/67531/metadc30290
Resource Type: Physical Object
Format: Image
Rights:
Access: Public
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