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Hatbox

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Collection Type

  • Household Accessories

Date

1901 +

GUSN

GUSN-147

Description

Hat box for top hat; brown leather; lined with crimson silk; brass feet; brass latch lock; elastic straps for holding hat in place.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hatboxes
accessories
leather
silk (textile)
Edwardian
Men's personal gear
Silk
Edwardian
HATBOX

Inscription

1. Stamped on lining: ""JORDAN MARSH CO. BOSTON MASS."" 2. Exterior: Initials: ""ELM""

Maker

Jordan Marsh Company (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Arthur W. Dow

Accession Number

1930.1330B

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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