Beaver top hat; cardboard body interior is not original to piece; fabric bound edging on brim, and under brim facing; grosgrain black ribbon around hat; slightly tapered in center of "pipe."
Collection
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Category
Adult, Male, Headwear
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Top Hat
Clothing Sex
Male
Textile Details
Material
Animal Hair, Beaver, Grosgrain
Made/Created
Date made
1840 - 1849
Lexicon
Search Terms
Fashion, Men, Erie Canal, Top Hat, Beaver, Erie Canal (N.Y.) --History