Cloche, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1920-1935

Summary

Peggy Hoyt (1893-1937) began her fashion career at age 17, as an apprentice in a New York City millinery shop. She established Peggy Hoyt, Inc., in 1915 and soon became one of America's foremost fashion designers. This hat of Hoyt's design was worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.

Peggy Hoyt (1893-1937) began her fashion career at age 17, as an apprentice in a New York City millinery shop. She established Peggy Hoyt, Inc., in 1915 and soon became one of America's foremost fashion designers. This hat of Hoyt's design was worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.

Artifact

Cloche (Hat)

Date Made

1920-1935

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2005.110.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Martha Firestone Ford and Anne Firestone Ball.

Material

Straw (Plant material)
Velvet (Fabric weave)
Ribbon (Material)

Color

Brown

Inscriptions

label on back interior band of cloche: PEGGY HOYT / 16 EAST 55TH ST. NEW YORK

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