Collection Highlights
Terms of Surrender
Date:
April 9, 1865
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Grant
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Hat
Object Number:
1956.170.2[dup]
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Straw, elastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 12 in. ( 4.4 x 24.1 x 30.5 cm )
Description:
Woven circular black straw lady's hat with clyndical crown witha blue ribbon tied around it;black elastic chin strap sew to the underside of the brim.
Gallery Label:
This hat was used by to Ruth Draper in her monologue, "Art Exhibition in Boston."
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E.C. Carter, sister of Ruth Draper
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
