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Top Hat
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Man's Top hat made by Knox in New York City. Upturned brim with bound edge of grosgrain ribbon in black. Brushed silk plush, with slightly flared pipe toward crowd. Wide ribbon in black, which as faded to a deep green. Came with note indicating this hat was purchased in 1917.
2024.01.004
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Headwear
Adult, Male
Historic Costume
Top Hat
Male
Silk
Grosgrain
cotton or silk plush
Knox, NYC
1917
Stamp
Inside top of top hat crown
Knox
English