National Museum of African American History and Culture
Beige felt hat
Merrimac Hat Company, American, 1838 - 1970 · 1960s
A beige brushed wool felt hat. The hat is made of one piece of blocked wool felt. The crown of the hat fits closely to the head. The hat is brimless, the edges of the hat are tucked into the interior. Metal wire is whip stitched to the raw edge at the hat's interior. A rayon petersham ribbon is machine stitched to the edge of the hat at the interior. There is a printed label on the interior at the top of the crown that reads [MERRIMAC Merri-Soie], smaller text surrounding this is illegible.
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