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DERBY

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1868-1899

GUSN

GUSN-197

Description

Dark brown straw; brown/green ribbon (1-1/2" w.) at base of crown & on edge of brim; leather band liner.

Details

Descriptive Terms

derbies (hats)
headgear
leather
straw (plant material)
summer (season)
Men's clothing
Leather
Summer
DERBY

Inscription

Printed paper label located on leather sweatband: 1) ""7 1/4"" (size) 2) ""Price, 100/McELROY & CUSHMAN, Hatters & Clothiers, No. 392 CM""

Maker

McElroy & Cushman (Milliner)

Accession Number

1950.69

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