Name/Title
Samuel Barr HatEntry/Object ID
2010.1.888Description
The item is a silk faux beaver black top hat belonging to Samuel Barr. The hat features a black band around the brim and is lined with brown leather inside the hat around the brim. Inside of hat is lined with beige material and features a maker's mark from King's Hats of New York along with a listing of their stores. The inside of the hat features the initials G.R.B. The box the hat is stored in features a note on the lid saying, "Worn by Samuel Barr during 1896 & 1900 William McKinley Presidential campaigns. 95.70.191 Mr. Barr was a member of McKinley troop. 95.70.192 Wm McKinley Hat."Collection
BechtelAcquisition
Accession
2010.1Source or Donor
Mr. BechtelAcquisition Method
Gift/PurchaseCredit Line
BECHTEL