Hat
| Object Name: | Hat |
|---|---|
| Category: | Headwear |
| Material: | velvet |
| Accession Number: | 1994.004.13 |
| Latest Production Date: | 1994-12-31 |
| Description: | Black velvet hat with a leaf motif around the edge with silver sequins and a small veil. |
| History of Use: | Belonged to Doreen Reid, donor's mother. Worn in 1940s, 50s and 60s. Doreen Reid came to Canada in 1909 from England with her sister when she was five years old. She settled in Caribou Marsh near Dutch Brook, Cape Breton where she was placed on a farm. Her life is reflected in the book "Little Immigrants |
| Institution: | Old Sydney Society |
| Institution City: | Sydney |
| Institution Province: | Nova Scotia |