Ethel Flynn (1888-1970), a talented milliner in the 1920s, created stylish hats for East Boston’s elite and restored flags in the State House’s Hall of Flags.
Flynn was a talented milliner who created stylish hats for East Boston’s wealthiest ladies in the 1920s. She was a generous contributor to many religious activities and holiday fairs. She was selected to restore the tattered flags in the Hall of Flags in the State House along with other seamstresses.
The Boston Women’s Heritage Trail celebrates the past accomplishments of remarkable women in Boston, claiming their rightful place in our City’s history. Through education, reflection, and an interactive city-wide monument, we activate the powerful female side of Boston’s history.
