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Bowler hat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1930-1940

GUSN

GUSN-316637

Description

Men's Bowler hat, black felt with black grosgrain ribbon at base of crown and brim. Cream silk interior. Brown leather band with small cream bow at seam.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hats
derbies (hats)
felt (textile)
silk (textile)
leather
Hat
Hat

Inscription

"Dobbs / Fifth Avenue / New York / New York's Leading Hatters" "Rogers Peet / Company / New York - Boston." (printed)

Associated Building

Original To Beauport (Gloucester, Mass.),

Maker

Dobbs (Manufacturer)
Rogers Peet & Co. (Retailer)

Dimensions

5 1/2 x 9 3/4 x 12 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Constance McCann Betts, Helena Woolworth Guest and Frasier W. McCann

Accession Number

1942.5175

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