Name/Title
Men’s Black Felt Derby HatDescription
Man's hat, derby style, black, stiff felt, black ribbon hatband with bow on left side; brown leather band inside brim; ribbon tie in back of inside leather brim. Glued to top inside crown black and silver label with gold letters.Use
by Samuel Kennedy, M.D. (1892-1949).Context
This derby was the trademark of the beloved physician. Among his patients were Rose and Gus Ellerman and their grandchildren Richard and Marllyn Ray. During his office visits, Richard would admire Dr. Sam's hat and say that when he grew up he would like to have a hat like Dr. Sam's. After his death, Mrs. Ellerman was informed that Dr. Sam meant the hat to be given to Richard who kept it until its donation to the Grover Center.Collection
Richard M. RayAcquisition
Accession
1989.039Source or Donor
Richard M. RayAcquisition Method
DonationClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
HatClothing Sex
MaleTextile Details
Material
Felt, Grosgrain RibbonColor
BlackMade/Created
Time Period
20th CenturyNotes
Date: .-.
Made: Dunlap & Co.Label/Inscription/Signature
Type
LabelTranscription
Extra Quality / Trademark / Dunlap & Co. N.Y. / Reg. U. S. Pat. OfficeLanguage
EnglishType
EmbossmentLocation
Inside crown; below labelTranscription
SKLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
StampedType
EmbossmentLocation
Inside brimTranscription
Extra Quality / Trademark / Dunlap & Co. N.Y. Reg US pat, Office / 431 Fifth Ave. New YorkLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
StampedType
EmbossmentLocation
Inside brimTranscription
Dunlap MetropolitanLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
StampedCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Samuel R. KennedyCreate Date
July 11, 2002Update Date
January 24, 2025
