Elizabeth Fox Brown Straw Hat

United States

Mid 20th century

  • Titles Elizabeth Fox Brown Straw Hat (Title)
  • Medium straw
  • Dimensions Overall: 10 in. (25.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Alys R. Stephens, 1986.201.15
  • Work Type hat
  • Classification Costume

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