Shortback Sailor Hat, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1930-1939

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Hat

Date Made

1930-1939

Creator Notes

Designed by Sally Milgrim and sold by her store, Milgrim (New York, NY).

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.492.1125

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.

Material

Straw (Plant material)
Velvet (Fabric weave)

Technique

Hand sewing

Color

Yellow (Color)
Light blue

Dimensions

Depth: 5 in (Depth of brim)
Height: 2.5 in (Height of crown)
Diameter: 13 in (Diameter of brim)
Diameter: 5.5 in (Diameter of crown)
Length: 47 in (Length of ties)

Inscriptions

MILGRIM