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Hat, Top

Object Name:
Hat, Top
Object ID:
1983.002.08
Creator:
Moody, Silas (1811-1875)
Place of Origin:
Dover, NH
Date:
1835-1865
Description:
Top hat. Man's black beaver hat, made by Silas Moody, Dover, NH. Black grosgrain band around base of crown. Black satin lining in top, imprinted in gold, "SILAS MOODY, / DOVER / N. H." Brown net lining in crown. Paper label marked "Sawyer" stuck to hatband (inside).
Material:
Beaver
Cardboard
Textile
Dimensions:
H-7 W-11 D-13.75 inches
Provenance:
From the Ffrost Homestead, Durham, NH.
Credit Line:
Gift of George F. Sawyer and Charles H. Sawyer
Subjects:
Top hats
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