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Title |
Holbrook-Palmer Ladies Hat, c. 1926-1958 |
Object Name |
Bonnet |
Description |
Holbrook-Palmer Ladies Hat, c. 1926-1958. Black satin and velvet women's hat. Hat is rounded, with wire supports inside to support the shape. Outside is black velvet, gathered around the top with the edges ruffled and flaring out in a line from front to back. An additional piece of velvet, with wire support inside, sticks out on the proper left side in a sort of half bow. Proper right side in back has some gathered satin decorations. Two wide satin ribbons hang down to tie below the chin. Inside is lined in satin. |
Date |
c. 1926-1958 |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Medium |
Textile |
Catalog Number |
2010.092.003B |
Dimensions |
H-5 W-9.5 D-11 inches |
Collection |
3D - Clothing |
Inscription Text |
(none) |
Provenance |
Olive Holbrook Palmer collection of items kept in locked cupboard at Holbrook-Palmer Park after being removed from carriage that is now part of SMCHA's collection. |
Notes |
[http://www.athertondames.org/holbrook-palmer-park-history/] "In 1926, Olive Holbrook Palmer inherited the property, then named Elmwood, and continued to use the residence as a summer home with her husband, Silas Palmer. Upon her death in 1958, Olive Holbrook-Palmer willed the property to the town of Atherton to be used as a recreational park. Her husband had life tenancy and upon his death, it reverted to the Town of Atherton. The Holbrook-Palmer Park Foundation, a non-profit organization, was then established in 1968, to receive donations for developing the 22 acres into a viable and usable park." Due to the sheer variety of hat styles in the 1940s, compared to the rest of the 20th century, it is likely that this hat was from that decade, but it is impossible to say for sure. |
Search Terms |
Atherton Clothing Estates Fashion Fashion Accessories Hat Hats Holbrook, Charles Holbrook-Palmer Holbrook-Palmer, Olive Women's Fashion Women's Fashion Accessories |
Subjects |
Clothing & dress Hats |
People |
Holbrook, Charles Holbrook-Palmer, Olive |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Atherton Heritage Association |