Collection Highlights
Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman
Date:
ca. 1869
Object Number:
LIB.CT.T8855.B7
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Luce Center
Lady's hat
Object Number:
Z.1033
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Straw, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 22 in. ( 12.7 x 55.9 cm )
Description:
Lady's yellow straw hat with cylindrical crown with slight depression in top and exceedingly wide floppy brim; undecorated, except for plain, yellow straw band; ivory silk lining with drawstring closure.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
