Black Beaver Top Hat

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Mens top hat
Top hat
Top hat and gloves
Description:

Of mid-1800s construction this top hat is made from the fur of a black beaver. Made by a Philadelphia hatter to resemble “the style of Ben Franklin” the hat boasts a wide brim and is slightly worn at the crown.

Date Made: 1800-1899

Maker: Hilborn

Place Made: United States: Pennsylvania, PhiladelphiaMade In: United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Used By: Quakers

Subject:

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Costume, Clothing & Accessories, American Enterprise

Exhibition: American Enterprise

Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History

Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Julian James

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: CS.015677Catalog Number: 015677Accession Number: 58845

Object Name: hatOther Terms: hat; Headwear; Accessories Worn on the Body; Male

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a1-91bb-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_370382

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