Man's Hat
HatterMade by
J. C. Molten
American
Dateabout 1855
MediumHand-stitched fur felt with a silk/cotton ribbon and paper and silk lining
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width including brim x depth): 6 5/8 x 13 3/8 x 14 5/8in. (16.8 x 34cm, 14 5/8in.)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionMan's tall hat of black fur felt. The black grosgrain ribbon hatband is 3/4 inch wide and is tied with a bow on the proper right side. The crown is very straight, and the brim, which is bound with black grosgrain ribbon, is three inches wide and flat all around. The crown is lined with textured paper on the sides and with silk on the top. The silk is woven with a wide, blue satin stripe in the center, flanked by gold grosgrain weave.
Object number2002.96.0
MarkingsStamped on silk lining: an eagle design over a round shield reading "EXCELSIOR". Below this is stamped, "J. C. MOLTEN,/ MAIN STREET,/ WOONSOCKET, R. I."Subject Terms
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