Hat, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1925-1936
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Peggy Hoyt (1893-1937) began her fashion career at age 17, as an apprentice in a New York City millinery shop. She established Peggy Hoyt, Inc. in 1915 and soon became one of America's foremost fashion designers. This hat of Hoyt's design was worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
Peggy Hoyt (1893-1937) began her fashion career at age 17, as an apprentice in a New York City millinery shop. She established Peggy Hoyt, Inc. in 1915 and soon became one of America's foremost fashion designers. This hat of Hoyt's design was worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
Artifact
Hat
Date Made
1925-1936
Creators
Place of Creation
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.492.1084
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Silk (Textile)
Technique
Hand sewing
Embroidering
Color
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in (Height of crown)
Diameter: 6.5 in (Diameter of crown)
Inscriptions
Hat label: MILLINERS AND DRESSMAKERS TO THE ARISTOCRACY DRESSMAKERS.MILLINERS.TAILORS PEGGY HOYT INC. 16 EAST 55TH ST. NEW YORK
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