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Accession number |
2013.17.01- |
Date |
1858 ca. |
Description |
A man's top hat made out of black beaver fur with a black satin ribbon attached around the base of the crown. The 2.00" wide brim is also trimmed with a thinner black silk grosgrain ribbon. Attached to the inside bottom of the crown is a black leather hatband. The sides and base of the crown are lined in a green and cream printed diamond paper and at the top base of the crown is the maker's mark stamped in gold lettering, which reads: "R.E. TAYLOR NORRISTOWN, PA." |
Dimensions |
H-7.5 W-10.5 L-12 inches |
Height (ft) |
0.625 |
Height (in) |
7.500 |
Length (ft) |
1.000 |
Length (in) |
12.000 |
Material |
fur, leather, paper, sil |
Notes |
R.E. Taylor was a hat store located in Norristown, Montgomery County. |
Catalog Number |
2013.17.39 |
Object Name |
Hat, Top |
Owned |
Jesse R. Yerger (1831-1915) |
Place of Origin |
Norristown, PA |
Width (ft) |
0.875 |
Width (in) |
10.500 |