Hat, Top

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Hat, Top

Entry/Object ID

2024.01.004

Description

Man's Top hat made by Knox in New York City. Upturned brim with bound edge of grosgrain ribbon in black. Brushed silk plush, with slightly flared pipe toward crowd. Wide ribbon in black, which as faded to a deep green. Came with note indicating this hat was purchased in 1917.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Headwear, Adult, Male
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Top Hat

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Fabric

Silk

Material

Grosgrain, cotton or silk plush

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Knox, NYC

Date made

1917

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Stamp

Location

Inside top of top hat crown

Transcription

Knox

Language

English