Name/Title
Men's Top Hat of Chief Roy OshkoshEntry/Object ID
2023.4.5Description
Chief Roy Oshkosh top hat. Originally owned by Chief Roy Oshkoshs grandfather Os'koss the Brave. Hat is brown in color with a white band. Hat is made from beaver pelt/fur and is common for the time period. In overall excellent condition with minor signs of use, wear, and storage. Dimensions: 200mm tall, 190mm wide on top, Brim is 276mm on the short side and 312mm on the long side. Inside size at leather band 195 x 165mm.Collection
Chief Roy Oshkosh CollectionCataloged By
Matthew AdelmanAcquisition
Accession
2023.4Source or Donor
Hutchins, JeanetteAcquisition Method
DonationLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Hat, TopNomenclature Primary Object Term
HatNomenclature Sub-Class
HeadwearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsSearch Terms
Top Hat, Hat, Beaver, Hide, Pelt, Native American, Indian, WisconsinOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
204Condition
Overall Condition
ExcellentDate Examined
Feb 24, 2023Examined By
Matthew AdelmanRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Chief Roy OshkoshGeneral Notes
Note
Notes: - Top hat was made by M. Vanwinter in Portage City, Wisconsin.
- Inside of hat says "United States Hotel B. Carpenter, Proprietor Wisconsin Street Portage, Wisconsin."
Status Date: 2023-02-24Create Date
February 24, 2023Update Date
July 18, 2026
