Man's Hat
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Ferdinand D'Esopo
born 1883
Datelate 19th-mid 20th century
MediumStraw, cloth, silk, leather, netting
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 13 x 11 1/4 x 3 1/2in. (33 x 28.6 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco
DescriptionOval straw man's boater hat, with flattened top. Woven straw material with navy blue cotton grosgrain ribbon with thin white and blue lines, wrapped around crown; right side is tied into neat, flattened bow. Inner rim of hat is lined in dark brown leather, printed on one side in gold, "REGENT QUALITY", printed on the other in gold, "ADAM / First Name-In Hats". Attached to the back of leather is a small upside down brown bow. Behind leather band is a strip of clear netting. Base of hat is a white silk material, printed at the center in purple, "Regent / ADAM / FIRST NAME - IN HATS".
Object number2005.180.24
MarkingsPrinted across leather band, "REGENT QUALITY / ADAM / First Name-In Hats. Printed on silk, "Regent / ADAM / FIRST NAME - IN HATS".
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late 19th century