Kate Ferretti exhibit

Over the course of the 19th and 20th centuries, hats were an integral part of an individual’s attire. For women in particular, unique hats made with uncommon materials were seen as status symbols, indicating wealth and social position. However, both men and women across the economic spectrum needed hats. So, who was making hats and how did those hat makers learn their craft?

‘Kate Ferretti: The Life of a Colorado Hat Maker’ follows the remarkable life of nationally renowned hat maker Kate Ferretti. Beginning with her childhood and entry into the Denver workforce at the age of thirteen, then starting a family and successful business spanning nearly five decades, the exhibit provides visitors with an intimate look into Ferretti’s personal and professional life. This exhibition explores sources from Ferretti’s family, as well as oral histories from the collections of the Littleton Museum and History Colorado, to help tell the full story of this fascinating local maker’s life.

Date: 06/27/2025- 2026-04-19

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location:
Littleton Museum
6028 South Gallup Street
Littleton, Colorado 80120

Contact: jsmall@littletongov.org



Close up photograph of a fancy hat from the 1950s in red and black, with the details of the exhibit title over top of it