Man's Hat and Hat Box
Artist/maker unknown, American or Chinese
Geography:
Made in China, Asia
or United States, North and Central America
Period:
Daoguang Period (1821-1850)Date:
1835Medium:
Plaited straw. Hat box (not pictured): leatherDimensions:
Hat: 11 7/16 x 7 1/2 inches (29 x 19 cm) Hat Box: 12 3/16 x 10 5/8 inches (31 x 27 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
1925-28-6a,bCredit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Edward S. Sayres, 1925
Made in China, Asia
or United States, North and Central America
Period:
Daoguang Period (1821-1850)Date:
1835Medium:
Plaited straw. Hat box (not pictured): leatherDimensions:
Hat: 11 7/16 x 7 1/2 inches (29 x 19 cm) Hat Box: 12 3/16 x 10 5/8 inches (31 x 27 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1925-28-6a,bCredit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Edward S. Sayres, 1925
Label:
While this early nineteenth century example appears extreme, top hats in a tremendous variety of shapes were the headgear of choice for respectable and fashionable men throughout the nineteenth century. The high-crowned, cylindrical style was usually black, although light colors were worn during the day. Silk plush versions were the shiniest, often made of felted beaver fur, rabbit fur, or wool, with a rough or smooth finish. Plaited straw was also used for informal summer wear.
While this early nineteenth century example appears extreme, top hats in a tremendous variety of shapes were the headgear of choice for respectable and fashionable men throughout the nineteenth century. The high-crowned, cylindrical style was usually black, although light colors were worn during the day. Silk plush versions were the shiniest, often made of felted beaver fur, rabbit fur, or wool, with a rough or smooth finish. Plaited straw was also used for informal summer wear.
