Hat, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1926-1936
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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
1926-1936
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.492.1085
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.
Material
Straw (Plant Material)
Feather (Material)
Taffeta
Technique
Machine sewing (Technique)
Color
Navy blue
Pink (Color)
Light blue
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3.75 in (Height of crown)
Depth: 4 in (Depth of brim)
Diameter: 16 in (Diameter of brim)
Inscriptions
Hat label: Hats for Aristocrats designed by an Artist/DRESSES| SUITS | WRAPS/Peggy Hoyt INC./16 East 55TH Street/ New York / Original / Copyrighted
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