Top Hat
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
George Shepard Gilman
1825 - 1886
RetailerSold by
E. C. Strong
American
HatterMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1870-1885
MediumHand-stitched silk plush, leather, silk, and paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 6 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 13in. (16.5 x 29.2 x 33cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Thomas Archibald
DescriptionMan's black silk plush top hat. The black grosgrain ribbon hatband is 1/2 inch wide and is tied in a half bow on the proper left. The hat brim curves up slightly at the sides. The crown flares out slightly at the top. The brim is edged with black grosgrain ribbon; it is lined with a black, twill-woven, wool/cotton fabric underneath. The black leather sweatband is 2 3/8 inches wide. The hat is lined wiht a bright blue silk, with paper as an interlining. A bow of tan bias ribbon marks the interior center back.
Object number1985.20.6.1
MarkingsPrinted in black inside of crown, "E.C. Strong/ 351 Main - St./ HARTFORD".On View
Not on view
