hat
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46483
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.11
- Description
- Hat. Woman's hat. White raffia crocheted into the form of the hat. White lace has been woven into the raffia crochet work, creating five rows of lace, starting just after the hat band.
- Object History
- c. 1960. Made by Edith Fountain and worn to Church, teas, etc., not with formal outfits. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Headwear
- Names
- Fountain, Edith Ford