Man's Hat
Artist/maker unknown, American
Geography:
Made in United States, North and Central America
Date:
Early 19th centuryMedium:
Fur feltDimensions:
12 15/16 x 8 1/4 inches (32.8 x 21 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
1941-65-1Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Edward Wetherill, 1941
Made in United States, North and Central America
Date:
Early 19th centuryMedium:
Fur feltDimensions:
12 15/16 x 8 1/4 inches (32.8 x 21 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1941-65-1Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Edward Wetherill, 1941
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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.
