Hat, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1925-1935
01
Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Hat
Date Made
1925-1935
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.492.1106
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.
Material
Straw (Plant material)
Velvet (Fabric weave)
Technique
Machine sewing (Technique)
Color
Green
Inscriptions
PEGGY HOYT/16 EAST 55TH ST. NEW YORK 6629
Keywords |
|---|