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Hat, Top

Object Name:
Hat, Top
Object ID:
2022.015.03
Creator:
Purinton & TebbetsMilliner
Date:
1850-1854
Description:
Top hat. Black beaver fur with slightly curved brim. Thin black broadcloth band around exterior. Glazed cotton liner and black sweat band. Embossed gold-printed label affixed to hat interior: "PURINTON & TEBBETTS / Morrills Block / DOVER, N.H."
Material:
Beaver
Cardboard
Dimensions:
H-7.5 W-10.75 D-12.25 inches
Provenance:
Owned and used by Mark Demeritt (1792-1875) of Farmington, NH.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Dorothy A. Bean Revocable Trust
Subjects:
Top hats
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