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Maker(s):Best & Co.
Culture:American
Title:hat
Date Made:1950-1960
Type:Clothing
Materials:textile: black felted wool; black fur; black satin; purple grosgrain; purple lace
Place Made:United States; New York State; New York State: New York City
Measurements:Overall: 5 in x 12 1/2 in; 12.7 cm x 31.7 cm
Accession Number:  HD 2019.29.2
Credit Line:Gift of William and Suzanne Flynt
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Black hat worn by Helen Geier Flynt (1895-1986) during the 1950s. Helen, along with her husband Henry N. Flynt (1893-1970), founded the Heritage Foundation, later Historic Deerfield, in 1952. The hat is round in shape, made from black wool felt and trimmed all around with matching black fur. There is a black satin bow placed at the back. The label inside reveals the maker as “BEST & CO./ FIFTH AVE. NEW YORK” inside. Lining the interior hatband is a purple grosgrain ribbon with darker purple lace. A hat pin remains inside.
OH: 5”; Depth: 12 ½”

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