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HAT, TOP

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1825-1840

GUSN

GUSN-145

Description

Fawn; molded felt; with tan linen band (2-1/8" wide); trim around brim is missing; linen band and silk damask lining with net at crown.

Details

Descriptive Terms

top hats
headgear
felt (textile)
stitching
linen (material)
wool (textile)
Men's clothing
Felt
Hand Stitched
Linen
HAT, TOP

Inscription

Printed on lining: medallion with eagle with wings spread atop circle with the numbers ""23 & 25"" inside, and banner with ""WASHINGTON ST"" below; also, below banner is ""BOSTON - PECK & CO.""

Maker

Possibly Peck & Co. (Milliner)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

5.25 (H) (inches)

Accession Number

1932.2041

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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