Museum Collections
Luce Center
Hat
Object Number:
1956.170.5[dup]
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 9 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. ( 5.1 x 24.1 x 27.3 cm )
Description:
Woven ovoid brown cotton lady's hat with clyndical crown that comes to a point in the center; brown bow-tied ribbon tied sewn to the folded back brim in the back; purple and pink fake flowers sewn to the front of the hat band.
Gallery Label:
This hat belonged to Ruth Draper. It was used in the monologue "In a Church in Italy," and worn by the character of American Tourist.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E.C. Carter, sister of Ruth Draper
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




