Name/Title
Top HatEntry/Object ID
CW 665Description
Hat, Man's high black beaver hat. Tapers out toward crown; very narrow ribbon band with buckle; brim slightly rolling; faced with black silk.
Maker: Foster & Co., 109 South Third Street, Philadelphia. Worn by Joseph Johnson. Good condition, except edge of brim is worn. Shown Costume Museum May 1960 through December 1960. Dr. Johnson claims hat is dated 1790, however, GHS curator estimates circa 1850.
Transcribed from original accession record.Collection
Germantown Historical Society ObjectsMade/Created
Place
* Untyped Place
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaLabel/Inscription/Signature
Notes
Foster & Co., 109 South Third Street, Philadelphia.Dimensions
Height
7 inWidth
10 inDepth
12 in
