Name/Title
Top HatEntry/Object ID
G95.043Description
Silk plush top hat with 6 3/4” high crown, very slightly tapered inward toward the brim at the side, and outward from the front. Brim is slightly curved and lined with black silk; narrow edge finished with black grosgrain ribbon; narrow same hatband with discreet bow, both ends together. Oil cloth [?] sweatband with silk ribbon tie. Cheesecloth on paper lining; top is paper printed with elaborate cartouche on fancy diapered ground and stamped in gold.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Adult, Male, Headwear
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Top HatClothing Sex
MaleTextile Details
Fabric
SilkMaterial
cotton or silk plushMade/Created
Date made
1830 - 1845Time Period
19th CenturyLabel/Inscription/Signature
Type
Makers MarkLocation
Inside TopTranscription
"LOGUE 1706 & 1736 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA"Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
StampedLexicon
Search Terms
Hat, Top Hat, high crown, Brim slightly curved, Paper lining, PhiladelphiaRelationships
Related Places
Place
City
PhiladelphiaState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America