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Black Velvet Gainsborough Hat

Sometimes called a picture hat this style has been popular at various times from the 18th century to the present. This beautiful hat style is a work of art designed to frame a woman’s face.

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Date: Circa 1900

Medium: Silk, cotton, velvet, ostrich plumes

Gift of Roberta Emmett Jones Estate TTU-H1981-048-001

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