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Maker(s):Brodt's, Inc.
Culture:American
Title:hat
Date Made:1950-1970
Type:Clothing
Materials:textile: black felted wool; black grosgrain silk ribbon; synthetic lining
Place Made:United States; Washington, DC
Measurements:Overall: 5 3/4 in x 11 in x 12 1/2 in; 14.6 cm x 27.9 cm x 31.7 cm
Accession Number:  HD 2019.29.4
Credit Line:Gift of William and Suzanne Flynt
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Man's black hat worn by Henry Needham Flynt (1893-1970) during the mid-20th century. Henry, along with his wife Helen Geier Flynt (1895-1986), founded the Heritage Foundation, later Historic Deerfield, in 1952. An embossed label on the inside of the hat's crown reads “Brodt’s/ Inc./
WASHINGTON." The embossed initials of the owner, “HNF”, appear on the inside hat band.

Subjects:
Textile fabrics; Silk; Wool

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