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HAT, TOP

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1870

GUSN

GUSN-51313

Description

Black grosgrain; collapsible; w/ ribbon; black moire lining; red satin lining for top; stored in original box - brown w/ ties.

Details

Descriptive Terms

top hats
headgear
stitching
machine-made
silk (textile)
Men's clothing
Hand Stitched
HAT, TOP

Inscription

1. Label on cover of box & hat: ""EXTRA QUALITY - manufacture de Paris - COLLINS & FAIRBANKS, BOSTON"" 2. Printed label on hat: ""WSA""

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Paris, France

Dimensions

7.375 (H) (inches)

Accession Number

1987.21.1

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

Related Items

Title HATBOX Accession Number 1987.21.2AB

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