Man's Hat and Original Box
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
(American, founded 1847)
HatterMade by
Dobbs
(American)
Dateabout 1940
MediumSynthetic fibers, leather, cardboard, cotton
DimensionsComponent (height x width x diameter of hat): 4 5/8 x 10 1/8 x 12 1/4in. (11.7 x 25.7 x 31.1cm)
Component (height x width x depth of hat box): 7 1/8 x 12 3/4 x 14 5/8in. (18.1 x 32.4 x 37.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman
Object number1995.30.34a-c
DescriptionMan's derby hat of black felt. The rounded crown is encircled by a black grosgrain ribbon tied in a bow on the proper left side. The edge of the brim is curled inward and is bound with the grosgrain ribbon. The crown is lined with cream-colored satin, which is pleated around the top, which is stamped in gold and brown: "Dobbs / FIFTH AVENUE / NEW YORK." A brown leather sweatband around the edge of the crown is stamped in gold: "RK."
The original hat box is made of cardboard and is oval in shape. The inside has a cardboard insert into which to fit the hat. The outside of the box is covered with woodgrain-printed paper. The lid is edged in black and printed with "G. Fox & Co. / ESTABLISHED 1847 HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT" and "Man's Shops." Two black cotton ties fastened to the sides of the box tie together over the lid.
The original hat box is made of cardboard and is oval in shape. The inside has a cardboard insert into which to fit the hat. The outside of the box is covered with woodgrain-printed paper. The lid is edged in black and printed with "G. Fox & Co. / ESTABLISHED 1847 HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT" and "Man's Shops." Two black cotton ties fastened to the sides of the box tie together over the lid.
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