Collection Highlights
Draft wheel
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
1865.6
Medium:
Wood, metal
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Lady's hat
Object Number:
1956.170.3[dup]
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Straw, velvet, ostrich feather
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 6 x 8 in. ( 12.1 x 15.2 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Yellow straw lady's hat painted brown and black; ovoid with points in the front and the back; rises into two folded lips over an interior pint; lined with red velvet.
Gallery Label:
This hat belonged to Ruth Draper. It was used in the monologue "A Children's Party on Philadelphia."
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E.C. Carter, sister of Ruth Draper
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
