1997.15.0008 (Hat)

Woman's. Modified pillbox hat. Sides are not as high as typical pillbox. Black buckram form with diamond-shaped motifs at side. Hat is completely covered with lavender sequins which form a 10-petalled flower on crown and diamond panels at sides, in concentric rows. Diamond panels lined with black felt and stiffened with grosgrain covered wire to aid hat in gripping onto head. Black grosgrain ribbon band encircles inside. Medium weight black net veil in front between diamond medallions.