Hat, Top
- Object Name:
- Hat, Top
- Object ID:
- 1949.013.08
- Place of Origin:
- Philadelphia, PA
- Date:
- circa 1879
- Description:
- Top hat. Made in Philadelphia. Man's tall silk hat (beaver) bound with grosgrain binding. Black grosgrain ribbon around base of crown. Green leather interior band with gold silk lacing. White satin lining; moire crown with black stamped label, two griffons with crown and shield, and "Walton / PHILADELPHIA". Written in pencil in lining, "Athens Ohio". Rolled brim.
- Material:
- Beaver
Silk
Leather - Dimensions:
- H-7 W-8.5 D-11.3 inches
- Provenance:
- Worn at his wedding by Professor Albro David Morrill (1854-1943), son of Smith Morrill and brother of the donor. Albro Morrill went to Dartmouth College and taught at Hamilton College.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Catherine D. Morrill
- Subjects:
- Top hats, Wedding clothing and dress, Weddings, Griffins
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