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Top Hat

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1868-1899

GUSN

GUSN-9889

Description

Black felt top hat with black grosgrain band around brim, made by Tolman Bros., Brockton, MA.

Details

Descriptive Terms

top hats
headgear
felt (textile)
cloth
Grosgrain
Felt
HAT, TOP

Inscription

Stamped in ""gold"" on inside of hat: ""TOLMAN BROS/ BROCKTON""

Maker

Tolman Bros. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Brockton, MA, USA

Accession Number

1996.2

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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