HAT
Datec. 1950s
Dimensions104.5 x 14.5 cm
Object numberHF.2023.7.2
DescriptionKnitted blue and white striped child’s hat. In the center of the crown the hat is solid blue, the brim of the hat is solid blue as well and is folded up and held in place by a braided blue string that is woven in and out of the hat and brim. Both ends of the string has a tassel. Narrative
This knitted hat was made by Lulu Nicholson (nee Myers) in the 1950s. Lulu starting exhibiting her work through the Women's Institute Pavilion as part of the PEI Provincial Exhibition and continued to exhibit for 40 years. Her work always won first place in the competitions.
Lulu was an avid sewer, making a variety of doll, baby and children's clothing which she sold in many locations, including the Singer sewing machine store. Many people also came to her house to buy clothes. When a long-term illness required Lulu to move into long-term care, she continued to skillfully manipulate her sewing machine making children's clothing.
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