Description: First bonnet worn by Edith Etta Salisbury, who was born May 10, 1869. She was the grandmother of Gail Reiber, and Edith's mother was Henrietta Somes. Cream cloth with net crown, decorated with cream ribbon, cloth flowers and bricabrac and tiny beading around the brim. Silk (?) ties. Brim and crown have been stiffened.
Description: Man's black top hat, covered in skin (unknown), and hat box. Black ribbon with bow. Good condition on outside, although some wear on brim and crown. Some breakage of frame inside. Worn by Hollis Hysom to parties, according to his daughter Gail Reiber. Marked "Broadway Store Hat, 911 Washington Street, Boston." Hat box from Peck & Peck.
Description: Black velvet and sequined wire clip head piece. Four sequined circular decorations on one side; one smaller sequined circular decoration on the opposite side. Three velvet covred wire pieces across the top of the head piece.
Description: 1950's brown wool hat. Trimmed with faille and net embellishment on front. Embellishment has faux pearls sewn in. Stamped label inside: Berkshire, Mohn Brothers Co, U.S.A., 100% wool
Description: Wool cap with metal insignia affixed to front. Small bill in damaged condition. Small silver buttons affixed to brim on each side, initialled "F.D.". Probably cap worn by member of fire department for dress occasions.
Description: Hat recently purchased on Cape Cod to go with the dress of donor's grandmother. Hat is about 13" in diameter; brim is lacy crown covered in black "leaves".
Description: Natural straw, wide brim, overall diameter 15.5", small crown, gray cloth decorative band on outside, sweat band on inside, 7 bands in brim, 7 on crown.