"Pussy" Hat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

2017

GUSN

GUSN-327260

Description

Bright pink knit hat that appears to form cat's ears at the corners when worn, giving the hat its distinctive name. The hat was knit in one piece in stockinette stitch and seamed along the sides. The hem is rolled.

Details

Descriptive Terms

acrylic (plastic)
wool (hair)
Hat
Hat

Additional Identification Number

1776.1
1239

Maker

Strachan, Ruth, Ms. (Maker)

Dimensions

7 1/2 x 7 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ruth Strachan

Accession Number

2017.60.1

Places

Ipswich (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Reparative Language in Collections Records

Historic New England is committed to implementing reparative language description for existing collections and creating respectful and inclusive language description for new collections. If you encounter language in Historic England's Collections Access Portal that is harmful or offensive, or you find materials that would benefit from a content warning, please contact [email protected].

Loading Loading...