TWO GENTS' TOP HATS, 1840-1860

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  • Lot: 233
  • March 2010 NYC
  • New York City
1 grey fur/wool felt, 2" brim, sides upturned, 6.75" slightly flared crown, cream silk ribbon band & brim edging (no label, silk edging worn & ribbon stained, small stains front); 1 early-mid 19th C brown beaver, 2" brim, 7.5" straight crown w/ top flare, interior: 3" black lacquer on cloth band, tan paper under silk gauze (most gauze gone), cream paper crown embossed w/ US Capitol Bldg & shield of US flag, blue stamp "Paris" rest illegible (crown edge worn, 3/8" side hole & 1 smaller) good.


  • Price Realized: $ 300
  • Category: Accessories
  • Era: 1850-1890

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