On View
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Artist
Collins and Fairbanks
Date1880-1890
Terms
- Hatboxes
- Cardboard
- Paper
- Boston
Dimensions27.94 × 22.86 cm (11 × 9 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Malcolm Thompson (1990)
Object number1990.21b
DescriptionA cylindrical cardboard box with separate lid. The exterior of the box is covered with dark green/grey paper and features beige cotton ties attached to the sides for carrying. A brown paper label on the lid reads: "COLLINS & FAIRBANKS CO., / HATTERS / 381 WASHINGTON STREET / BOSTON" above a hand written inscription in black ink. The box accompanies the hat 1990.21a, a black felt hat with mink band and earflaps; mink button on top with red feather; black ribbon ties under the chin; black satin lining.
