Cream color Stetson hat, early 1900s
Description
Cream color Stetson hat. A slightly oval-rimmed, light tan hat made of beaver fur, velvet fabric and a tan ribbon (about 1.25" thick). The interior has silk lining and inside rim is stamped "Made expressly for the Bloom Shoe and Clothing Co., Sheridan, WYO.", and on opposite rim "Trademark Clear Mutria John B. Stetson Co., Philadelphia"; onto the dark tan leather.
Dates
- early 1900s
Creator
- John B. Stetson Company (Manufacturer, Organization)
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 1 extent_missing
Credit Line
Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa
Provenance
Britzman Collection
Medium
beaver fur, leather, silk, cloth
Dimensions
Overall: 15 × 13 × 5 in. (38.1 × 33 × 12.7 cm)
Notes
The Homer and Helen Britzman collection consists of over 10,000 objects belonging to Charles M. Russell including letters, drawings, personal belongings, photos, and other memorabilia. Homer Britzman worked extensively with Charles Russell’s wife, Nancy, to write Russell’s biography. Chain of custody: Nancy Russell, Homer and Helen Britzman, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Amon Carter (inventoried collection in 1997), Gilcrease Management Trust (will become property of TU Special Collections if management agreement between TU and the City of Tulsa is severed).
Temporary number prior to acquisition
TL2009.39.70
Creator
- John B. Stetson Company (Manufacturer, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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