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Top Hat
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Black beaver (microscope identified) felt top hat with concave sides to the crown, a narrow flat brim. Heavy. Lacks fittings and edge finish. No marks but note attached inside: William Belden
G2002.040.1
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Male
Headwear
Historic Costume
Top Hat
Male
Animal Hair
Beaver
felt
Black
1810 - 1825
User Age: Adult Gender: Male
Top Hat
Hat
man
Male
Beaver
William Belden
Belden
William
Tin
Oak grain
Top Hat
Hat
man
Male
Beaver
William Belden
Belden
William
Tin
Oak grain
Vermont
United States of America
North America
G2002.040.2