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DateEarly 1800s
Terms
  • Hats
  • Felt
  • Silk Fiber
  • United States
Dimensions20.96 × 19.05 × 22.86 cm (8 1/4 × 7 1/2 × 9 in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Lavinia B. Bates
Object numberPER2084
DescriptionA man's tall hat, made of light brown or tan felt (imitation beaver). The hat features a cylindrical crown with a flat top and a circular brim. A narrow gold ribbon is tied around crown. Matching ribbon, badly frayed trims the edge of the brim.
Collections
  • Historic Clothing
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