Functional object - Hat holder

Historical information

Mary Russell (mother of Mary McGowan, donor) brought household items to Australia from England in 1934

Physical description

Round black painted metal badge-sized container with steel fastening pin on back. On top of 'badge' is a metal edged hole from which a gold hook, attached to a retractable gold chain, can be drawn. Gold hook intended for holding hat.

Inscriptions & markings

Ketcham, McDougall, New York|Patent Feb. Apr 2403 26.10

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