Hat, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1925-1936

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

Hat

Date Made

1925-1936

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.492.1084

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.

Material

Felt (Textile)
Silk (Textile)

Technique

Hand sewing
Embroidering

Color

Blue

Dimensions

Height: 4.5 in  (Height of crown)

Diameter: 6.5 in  (Diameter of crown)

Inscriptions

Hat label: MILLINERS AND DRESSMAKERS TO THE ARISTOCRACY DRESSMAKERS.MILLINERS.TAILORS PEGGY HOYT INC. 16 EAST 55TH ST. NEW YORK

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