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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Hat Worn by Eleanor Roosevelt
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Hat Worn by Eleanor Roosevelt

Artifact IDMO 1971.35
Object Type Hat
Maker (American milliner, 1894-1977)
Dateca. 1956-1962
Mediumfabric (linen, silk), elastic, metal, plastic
Dimensionsoverall H 4 in x W 10 1/4 in x D 8 in (10.2 cm x 26 cm x 20.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA teardrop-shaped black hat made of stiffened linen. The interior of the hat is lined with pink silk on which is sewn the white fabric maker's label that reads: Sally Victor / NEW YORK. A small fabric flower is sewn along the interior opening of the hat, and an elasticized cord runs the width of the hat. Inserted into the exterior of the hat is a metal hatpin with a black oval head.
Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPersonal Possessions of the Roosevelt Family (National Archives Identifier 782689)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyCopyrightCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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