Hat
Maker
Annette
Periodcirca 1900 - 1915
MediumWire form, netting, silk, silk and paper flowers
DimensionsDiameter: 7.5 × 12.5 in. (19.1 × 31.8 cm)
SignedThe hat retains its original woven silk maker's label reading "Annette / 21 W. 38th St. / New York/"
ClassificationsAccessories, Women's
Credit LineMuseum Collection
Object number1997.527
DescriptionA woman's hat constructed of a wire form with a large domed crown and wide shallow flaring brim, covered with off white silk spotted netting layered over pale pink silk. The brim is encircled with a pale pink silk satin ribbon ornamented with silk and paper roses, rosebuds, and small green leaves. The brim is edged with a wide flounce of Valenciennes lace.Curatorial RemarksOngoing research has uncovered a newspaper article regarding Madame Annette, milliner, whose business suffered a serious blow on December 31, 1915, when her building and stock, valued at $45,000 was completely destroyed by a serious fire. At that time, her establishment was in Hempstead at Main and Front Streets.
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