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Men's Tam-o-Shanter

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and Accessories

Date

20th C

GUSN

GUSN-10782

Description

Black velvet tam-o-shanter with plaid head band and bow and elastic chin strap. Decorated with large black feather.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tam-o'-shanters
headgear
feather (material)
velvet (fabric weave)
Cap
Cap, Scottish
Tam-o'-Shanter
Tam-o'-Shanter

Inscription

"Best & Co. NY"
"6 3/8"

People and Organizations

Elizabeth Chase Kimball

Maker

Best & Co. (New York, N.Y.) (Retailer)

Credit Line

Gift of Mary Eliza Kimball

Accession Number

1994.2.2

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