Black wool; bicorne; round medallion with pointed and pleated black ribbon with gold ribbon enclosing inscription; gold braid chin strap; gilt buttons with eagle; purple sweat band; paper lining.
hats
headgear
wool (hair)
fancy dress
Hat
Hat
Crown of hat. 1. Metal letters & numbers in ribboned medallion: ""AHA/1638"" 2. Embossed on lining: ""BENT & BUSH/ COR. COURT & WASHINGTON STS./ BOSTON""
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
Bent & Bush (Retailer)
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.7171
Massachusetts (United States)
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