Tricorn hat

Date1794

Terms

Hats
Felt
Rabbit
Ribbon
Concord (Massachusetts)

MarkingsIn ink inside crown, "A. Heywood". Also inscribed on inside of crown, "Oct. 1794".

Credit LineTricorn hat, Boston or Concord, MA, 1794. Concord Museum Collection, Gift of Edith Fay Sellors; Cos80.20a.

Object numberCOS80.20A

DescriptionBlack tricorn hat made from felted rabbit fur. A black silk rosette embellished with a five-pointed goldfoil star adorns one side, added to the hat at a later date. On the remaining two sides, two brown lace straps are visible. The interior is lined with what appears to be yellowed linen with visible brown stitching and inscriptions.

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