Dolly Madison Yellow and Black Wool Hat With Feathers

United States

  • Titles Dolly Madison Yellow and Black Wool Hat With Feathers (Descriptive)
  • Medium wool, feathers
  • Credit Line Gift of Alys R. Stephens, 1986.201.28
  • Object Name hat
  • Classification Costume

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