Hat, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1926-1936

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

1926-1936

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.492.1085

Credit

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

Material

Straw (Plant Material)
Feather (Material)
Taffeta

Technique

Machine sewing (Technique)

Color

Navy blue
Pink (Color)
Light blue
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 3.75 in  (Height of crown)

Depth: 4 in  (Depth of brim)

Diameter: 16 in  (Diameter of brim)

Inscriptions

Hat label: Hats for Aristocrats designed by an Artist/DRESSES| SUITS | WRAPS/Peggy Hoyt INC./16 East 55TH Street/ New York / Original / Copyrighted

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