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Top hat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and Accessories

Date

1900-1991

GUSN

GUSN-196

Description

Gray; with beige and cream colored grosgrain ribbon around brim and base of crown with knot at base of crown; leather and paper lining; holes at top for ventilation.

Details

Descriptive Terms

top hats
headgear
felt (textile)
stitching
leather
molding (forming)
wool (textile)
mourning
Men's clothing
Leather
Felt
Molded
Hand Stitched
Mourning
HAT, TOP

Inscription

Printed label on paper lining: ""Cook & Aldrich - Opposite Old South Church, Boston.""

Maker

Cook & Aldrich (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

5.5 (H) (inches)

Accession Number

1950.67

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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