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1835-1860
GUSN-29594
Cocked black tri-corner hat (a) of fuzzy wool with edges trimmed with black ribbon and a black rosette at the peak. Gilt piece of strapwork with star with "MONSTRAT VIVM 1741" (b). Woven chin strap (c) and metal button (d). Stored in original blue hatbox see 1922.716.2ab = hat box (blue - bicorne shape) Also enclosed in box with hat: one gilt button with "JUU" (?) on face; and "ROBINSON'S EXTRA" on back. One silver braid attached to red wool.
cocked hats
headgear
beaver (animal)
skin (collagenous material)
stitching
leather
armed forces
Hat
Hat, Cocked
Men's clothing
Leather
Hand Stitched
Military
Hat, Cocked
Label in lining: RHOADES - CORNER OF WASHINGTON & COURT STREET (RHOADES is enclosed in an elaborate medallion; address is part of a sash located below the medallion.)
1922.716C
Rhoades, S. & A. H. (Milliner)
Boston, MA, USA
1922.716.1A-D
Massachusetts (United States)
Title HATBOX Accession Number 1922.716B
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