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1860-1879
GUSN-43136
Brown fur felt; black grosgrain ribbon (5/8" w); underside of brim is green wool; black leather band w/ purple silk lining.
headgear
felt (textile)
stitching
silk (textile)
wool (textile)
Men's clothing
Wool
Felt
Hand Stitched
HAT, TOP
On lining: 1. Label: ""DEUX MEDAILLES de 1ere CLASSE"" (above wreathed medallion - medallion made up of small shields w/ following:) ""EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE 1855"" ""CHAPEAU BREVETE - Laville Petite & Crespin, PARIS"" 2. Below label 1: ""AARON NOURSE/ 54 Washington St/ Salem, Mass."" 3. Paper label: ""HENRY FOWLER/ Danvers, Mass""
1988.210
A1956
Laville Petit & Crespin (Maker)
Paris, France
1988.210
Massachusetts (United States)
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