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The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 1996.95.18 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Besse-Leland Clothiers Advertisement Hat
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 1996.95.18 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Besse-Leland Clothiers Advertisement Hat

Distributor (American, founded 1902)
Mediumfelt; leather
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 1/2 × 4 1/2in. (14 × 11.4cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number1996.95.18
DescriptionA black felt patch in the shape of a bowler hat wiith a leather label attached on the front with silver lettering. The hat patch is an advertisement for Besse-Leland, Clothiers in New Britain, Conn.
Status
Not on view
Gift of MaryAnn Leesha, 2016.96.2a © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
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