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Title |
1940s blue with flower patterned hatbox |
Object Name |
Hatbox |
Description |
A 1940s blue hatbox with a floral pattern designed for storing women's hats. Hats, especially women's hats, were an essential and often costly part of outfits. To maintain their shape and protect them from dust, crushing, or moisture, proper storage in a hatbox was necessary. |
Provenance |
Found in collection |
Collection |
Clothing, Women, Accessories |
Caption |
Blue Floral Hatbox |
Used |
Unknown |
Catalog Number |
2019.235.1 |
Year Range from |
1940 |
Year Range to |
1950 |
Date |
Circa 1940s |
Search Terms |
Hatbox Floral Hatbox Women Accessories Hat Protection |
Subjects |
Blue Floral Hatbox |