Title
Hat, Top
Date
circa 1840-1860
Description
A dark brown top hat associated with M.E. Hatch of New Bedford. Hat is made of silk plush, and has a thin black band around its circumference. Interior is lined with a gold quilted fabric, and has a dark brown leather sweatband backed by paper. Underside of brim is covered with a black and brown striped fabric; edge of brim is bound with black tape.
Medium
Silk
Leather
Paper
Extent
6.625x12.375x11 in.
Identifier
2012.18
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