Collection :: Hat Collection

The historical society has a wonderful hat collection. It consists largely of ladies hats that date from the 1930's to the 1950's.

Hat, Ladies

This colorful plaid hat was made by Elinor Nield. Elinor created hats to resemble those found in French magazines in the 1950's.
c. 1950's
2004.061.004

 

Hat, Ladies

This colorful hat has donated by a Castro Valley resident. The hat belonged to her mother.
c. 1935
2006.039.001

 

Hat, Ladies

This beautiful straw hat is a Stuart Original. It belonged to the mother of the Castro Valley resident that donated it.
c. 1930's
2006.039.018

 

Hat, Ladies

This lovely brown velvet hat was worn by the donor's mother.
c. 1930's
2006.039.023

 

Hat, Ladies

This beautiful hat is decorated with blue chiffon and ribbon.
c. 1930's
2006.039.026

 

Hat, Ladies

This elegant ivory satin hat was created by California milner Veeda Louisa.
c. 1930's
2006.039.034

 

Hat, Ladies

This ladies pink wide-brimmed hat is made of a straw-like material that has been woven together.
c. 1930's
2006.039.037

 

Hat, Mens

This men's tweed hat was made for the Dorfman Pacific Co. in Oakland, CA.
c. 1930's
2006.039.040

 

Hat, Mens

This mens brown felt hat was called "The Morano" and was created for a company called Dundee Smart Clothes.
c. 1930's
2006.039.039

 

Hat, Mens

This Cub Scout uniform hat was worn by the donor when he was a child.
c. 1946
2006.067.001c