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