Top Hat
HatterMade by
The Luke Horsfall Company
(American, founded 1882)
Dateabout 1920-1930
MediumHand-stitched silk plush, silk, leather, wool, shellacked muslin
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 6 x 10 x 12 1/8in. (15.2 x 25.4 x 30.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1992.49.9
DescriptionMan's black silk plush top hat with the crown slightly flared on the sides. The brim is about 1 5/8 inches wide, and is slightly curved up on the sides. The edge of the brim is bound with black grosgrain ribbon, which is wider and curved inwards on the sides. The hatband is black wool. The sweatband is brown leather, with a small cream-colored silk bow at the center back. The hat is lined with cream-colored silk (moiré inside the top of the crown, plain on the sides). It is stiffened with shellacked muslin.
Status
Not on view
