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Hat

Object Name:
Hat
Object ID:
1964.026.01
Date:
1840-1860
Description:
Hat, man's. Natural straw top hat, slightly flaring crown, wide flat brim, black cotton band around base of crown with flat bow. Residue on inside where sweat band was. Paper covering of top interior imprinted with eagle holding sheaves of straw; three hats below; "7 1/8" encircled with intertwined vines.
Material:
Straw
Textile
Paper
Dimensions:
H-5.5 W-11.6 D-12.9 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John Brown
Subjects:
Straw hats
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