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Clothing Accessories
Clothing and Accessories
Men's Clothing
Headwear ➔ Hat

Identifier:

128824

Description:

This top hat, sometimes referred to as a stovepipe hat due to its height and shape, is made of black silk plush, also known as hatter's plush. It has a black grosgrain ribbon around the base of the crown and is roughly 17.5 centimeters tall. The silk plush is treated with shellac which helps to waterproof the hat. The interior crown has a stamp that reads "Astor House, New York, Leary & Co., Best". 

Date:

circa 1850

Materials:

Silk Plush, Grosgrain Ribbon

Dimensions:

7"" h 10"" w 12.5"" d

Current Location Status:

In Storage

Collection Tier:

Tier 2

Source:

Gift Of Mrs. Joseph H. Brewer

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Related Entities:

Leary and Company (creator)
Alternate names: Leary & Company Mrs. Joseph H. Brewer (donor)

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