Top Hat
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Michael F. Conway
American, 1858 - 1940
RetailerSold by
Chamberlin & Shaughnessy
American
HatterMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1900-1916
MediumHand-stitched and machine-stitched silk/cotton fabric, shellacked cardboard, and metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 3/4 x 9 3/4 x 12in. (14.6 x 24.8 x 30.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Connor, Jr.
DescriptionCollapsible top hat made of black silk/cotton faille. The black grosgrain ribbon hatband is 5/8 inch wide, and ends in a half bow on the proper left side. The brim is edged with the black grosgrain ribbon. The brim curves up at the sides, with the binding curled in sharply towards the crown at the same place. The crown curves inwards in the middle, flaring out at the base and top. There is a wide (3 3/4 inches) sweatband of black silk/cotton faille on the inside. A bow of black grosgrain ribbon marks the center back side.
Object number1998.6.6
MarkingsStamped with copper-colored ink on inside top of crown: A crest with "HATTERS FURNISHERS" in the center. Below is stamped, "Chamberlin/ & Shaughnessy/ 65-73 ASYLUM ST./ HARTFORD, CONN."NotesHistorical Notes: Michael F. Conway (1858-1940) was a well-known dance instructor in Hartford, Connecticut. He was one of the first presidents of the American National Association of Dance Masters.On View
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