H88.36.2

hat. Description: small brimmed ladies' sailor hat of plaited black cellophane, bright green faille under brim with matching strap that goes around the head in the back; black veiling with small white dots, across face, around sides, and hanging down the back; very high pheastant feather died bright green in the front, with shorter blue and red feather; label reads: "An original Hollywood Park, Model, California Styled". Dimensions: 10-1/2" x 10" x 2-1/4" (excluding veil and feathers) Condition: very good (small hole in side of veiling). History: Worn by Ruth Robe; purchased in Oakland, California. Sailor shape, adorable! It has chenille dots on the veil. 1945, not 1937-1943 as originally catalogued. (Joan Severa, 3/8/1994)

Used: Ruth Robe ~ Oakland | Adult | Female

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