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Top Hat

Original OwnerOriginally owned by George Shepard Gilman 1825 - 1886

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)

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".

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