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Hat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1800-1899

GUSN

GUSN-13583

Description

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.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hats
headgear
wool (hair)
fancy dress
Hat
Hat

Inscription

Crown of hat. 1. Metal letters & numbers in ribboned medallion: ""AHA/1638"" 2. Embossed on lining: ""BENT & BUSH/ COR. COURT & WASHINGTON STS./ BOSTON""

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Bent & Bush (Retailer)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.7171

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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