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Unknown Maker, American

hat

Maker

Unknown Maker, American

Culture

American

Title

hat

Year

1940s

Medium

  • wool,
  • cotton,
  • metal

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • wool,
  • cotton,
  • metal

Materials

wool, cotton, metal

Geography

Place Made: USA

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Calling card taped to interior of hat base: Edith Nevin RathbunEnsignUnited States Naval Reserve

Label: Light purple label on inside tip, woven in black and white with anchor emblem and words "Made and sold under authority of U S Navy.W.A.V.E.S.; White label in C with printed "22" sewn at CB

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Enid Rathbun

Object Number

1990.077.3

Type

  • Costume Accessories

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Unknown Maker, American
hat, 1940s
wool; cotton; metal
Gift of Enid Rathbun 1990.077.3

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