Pearson, Bessie Smith, Mary Rosilla Shawe
Description
Soft shape brownish gray felt hat with upturned brim. Felt edging stitched over perimeter of brim. One large flight feather from a Great Argus Pheasant wrapped around base of crown. Black china silk lining. Stamped in metallic gold letters on lining: "Bessie Pearson / 925 PAYNE AVE. / ST. PAUL, MINN."
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