Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Hat |
Catalog Number |
1978.37.19 |
Creator |
Yvonne |
Maker |
Thalhimer's |
Date |
ca. 1945 |
Material(s) |
Wool/Silk |
Dimensions |
H-3 W-9.5 D-9 inches |
Description |
This is a woman's green, gray, brown, and gold wool plaid hat with two swirl designs created from pleated green grosgrain ribbon. The inner band is made of green grosgrain ribbon. There is an inner lining of loosely woven stiff brown fabric. There are two hat pins with ends made of same wool plaid stuck in the hat. There is a thin elastic strap extending down from the sides of the hat. There is a cloth ribbon in the interior of the band that reads, "Designed by / Yvonne / THALHIMER'S." |
Notes |
Notes indicate this hat belonged to Eudora "Dora" Davis Cogar (1884-1962), the donor's mother. Dora lived her whole life in Woodford County. Her husband, William, was sheriff of Woodford County in the 1930s, a landowner, and horsebreeder. They had two sons, James and Joseph. She lived at Fawn Leap Farm outside Midway at the time of her death. |
Collection |
James L. Cogar Collection |
People |
Thalhimer, Yvonne |
Subjects |
Hats Accessories |
Search Terms |
Women's clothing Richmond (Va.) |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |