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Catalog Number
1993.50.3
Description

Hat, 7" x 3", dressy red/purple hat; constructed of 3" wide satin ribbon pleated and folded to radiate from the center of crown; sides are of the same ribbon folded to form 10 angular petals finishing the sides of hat; purple glitter marks arrows around the sides (r. to 1.) and out- side to the center at top of crown; a red net covers front half of the hat and extends to eye level.

History
This hat belonged to Gertrude Van Vyven Shaw. Gertrude was born in Holland, MI on 12-13-1903 to Anna and John Van Vyven. The family lived in Holland at 55 West 15th Street (1924 and 1928 city directory).

Gertrude married George Shaw in Holland, MI on 7-2-1929. She passed away in Holland, MI on 1-10-1992.
Gift of
Van Vyven, Margaret