Cloche, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1920-1935
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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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