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Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1995.30.33  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Man's Hat
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1995.30.33 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Man's Hat

Hatter (English)
Date1940-1960
MediumWool, feathers, leather and rayon (possibly)
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 1/4 x 10 1/4 x 12in. (13.3 x 26 x 30.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman
Object number1995.30.33
DescriptionMan's fedora hat of dark brown wool felt has a narrow black grosgrain ribbon hatband with a small cluster of red, white and iridescent green/black feathers on the proper left side. The hat has a brown leather sweatband, stamped in gold: "R.K." The label inside the crown (which is not lined) reads: "Lock & Co. / HATTERS/ St. James Street/London./ Established 1759/registered Trade Mark." There is also a label for the hat size: "7" at the center back. The sweatband is stamped with the logo of the Lock & Co. hat makers.
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Status
Not on view
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